Baird vs Polegate

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    20/100
    Baird Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      50/100
      Polegate Sussex Police

      Baird vs Polegate Results

      A
      20/100
      High Crime
      Baird
      Sussex Police
      647 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.2% trend
      26.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      50/100
      Average
      Polegate
      Sussex Police
      535 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.3% trend
      26.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Baird
      B Polegate
      Safety Score
      20/100 High Crime
      50/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      647
      535
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      587
      610
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑10.2%
      ↓12.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.9%
      26.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Baird
      B Polegate
      Violent Crime
      292 ↑22%
      113 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      113 ↑6%
      95 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      34 ↓3%
      26 ↑13%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓32%
      16 ↓20%
      Burglary
      12 ↑71%
      10 ↓41%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      63 ↑3%
      44 ↑13%
      Drugs
      24 ↑71%
      6 ↓33%
      Public Order
      42 ↓31%
      30 ↓45%
      Robbery
      2 ↓33%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      18 ↑260%
      169 ↑9%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓47%
      2 ↓71%
      Other Crime
      20 ↑33%
      20 ↑67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Polegate is the safer choice — scoring 50/100 vs 20/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Baird safer than Polegate?

      Baird has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) and recorded 647 crimes in the last 12 months. Polegate has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) with 535 crimes. Polegate scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Baird vs Polegate?

      Baird shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Polegate shows -12.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Baird, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (292 incidents). In Polegate, it is Shoplifting (169 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Baird recorded 113 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Polegate recorded 95. 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 Polegate?

      Violent crime in Baird totalled 292 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 113 in Polegate. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Baird and Polegate 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%). Polegate recorded 610 crimes previously (now 535, -12.3%).

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

      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 Polegate has 26.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Baird and Polegate?

      Baird falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Polegate 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 Polegate?

      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 Polegate on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Baird and Polegate. 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.