Baird vs Bentswood
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Baird vs Bentswood Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Baird safer than Bentswood?
Baird has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) and recorded 647 crimes in the last 12 months. Bentswood has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) with 795 crimes. Baird scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Baird vs Bentswood?
Baird shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Bentswood shows -1.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Baird and Bentswood?
In Baird, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (292 incidents). In Bentswood, it is Violent Crime (264 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Baird and Bentswood?
Baird recorded 113 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bentswood recorded 163. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Baird vs Bentswood?
Violent crime in Baird totalled 292 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 264 in Bentswood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Baird and Bentswood in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Baird recorded 587 crimes (now 647, a change of +10.2%). Bentswood recorded 805 crimes previously (now 795, -1.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Baird and Bentswood?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Baird has a resolution rate of 26.9% and Bentswood has 37.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Baird and Bentswood?
Baird falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Bentswood is covered by Sussex Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Baird and Bentswood?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Baird or Bentswood on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Baird and Bentswood. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.