Baird vs Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    20/100
    Baird Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      61/100
      Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John Sussex Police

      Baird vs Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John Results

      A
      20/100
      High Crime
      Baird
      Sussex Police
      647 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.2% trend
      26.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      61/100
      Average
      Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John
      Sussex Police
      207 crimes / 12m
      ↑19.7% trend
      14.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Baird
      B Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John
      Safety Score
      20/100 High Crime
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      647
      207
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      587
      173
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑10.2%
      ↑19.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.9%
      14.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Baird
      B Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John
      Violent Crime
      292 ↑22%
      91 ↑54%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      113 ↑6%
      29 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      34 ↓3%
      15 ↓21%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓32%
      4 ↓67%
      Burglary
      12 ↑71%
      8 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      63 ↑3%
      29 ↑142%
      Drugs
      24 ↑71%
      6 ↑500%
      Public Order
      42 ↓31%
      10 ↑0%
      Robbery
      2 ↓33%
      1
      Shoplifting
      18 ↑260%
      1 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓47%
      4 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      20 ↑33%
      8 ↓11%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Baird safer than Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John?

      Baird has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) and recorded 647 crimes in the last 12 months. Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 207 crimes. Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Baird vs Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John?

      Baird shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John shows +19.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Baird and Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John?

      In Baird, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (292 incidents). In Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John, it is Violent Crime (91 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Baird and Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John?

      Baird recorded 113 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John recorded 29. 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 Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John?

      Violent crime in Baird totalled 292 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 91 in Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Baird and Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John 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%). Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John recorded 173 crimes previously (now 207, +19.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Baird and Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John?

      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 Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John has 14.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Baird and Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John?

      Baird falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John 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 Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John?

      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 Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Baird and Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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