Baird vs Marsham

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Baird Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      85/100
      Marsham Sussex Police

      Baird vs Marsham Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Baird
      Sussex Police
      1,910 crimes / 12m
      ↑214.1% trend
      37.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Marsham
      Sussex Police
      69 crimes / 12m
      ↓53.4% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Baird
      B Marsham
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      85/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,910
      69
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      608
      148
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑214.1%
      ↓53.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.6%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Baird
      B Marsham
      Violent Crime
      658 ↑148%
      36 ↓39%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      378 ↑282%
      11 ↓42%
      Other Theft
      103 ↑255%
      4 ↓78%
      Vehicle Crime
      181 ↑1107%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      41 ↑310%
      7 ↑17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      158 ↑139%
      2 ↓87%
      Drugs
      55 ↑267%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      110 ↑93%
      5 ↓44%
      Robbery
      15 ↑650%
      0
      Shoplifting
      116 ↑867%
      0
      Theft from Person
      8 ↑167%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑400%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      29 ↑123%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      53 ↑152%
      2 ↓60%
      Overall Verdict
      B Marsham is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Baird safer than Marsham?

      Baird has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,910 crimes in the last 12 months. Marsham has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) with 69 crimes. Marsham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Baird vs Marsham?

      Baird shows a year-on-year crime trend of +214.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Marsham shows -53.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Baird and Marsham?

      In Baird, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (658 incidents). In Marsham, it is Violent Crime (36 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Baird and Marsham?

      Baird recorded 378 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Marsham recorded 11. 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 Marsham?

      Violent crime in Baird totalled 658 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 36 in Marsham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Baird and Marsham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Baird recorded 608 crimes (now 1,910, a change of +214.1%). Marsham recorded 148 crimes previously (now 69, -53.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Baird and Marsham?

      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 37.6% and Marsham has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Baird and Marsham?

      Baird falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Marsham 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 Marsham?

      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 Marsham on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.