Barnham vs Walberton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    26/100
    Barnham Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      75/100
      Walberton Sussex Police

      Barnham vs Walberton Results

      A
      26/100
      Below Average
      Barnham
      Sussex Police
      677 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.2% trend
      24.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      75/100
      Safe
      Walberton
      Sussex Police
      186 crimes / 12m
      ↓43.6% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barnham
      B Walberton
      Safety Score
      26/100 Below Average
      75/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      677
      186
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      722
      330
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.2%
      ↓43.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.4%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnham
      B Walberton
      Violent Crime
      237 ↑12%
      65 ↓44%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      148 ↑20%
      25 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      29 ↓29%
      27 ↓63%
      Vehicle Crime
      26 ↓56%
      7 ↓71%
      Burglary
      31 ↑0%
      7 ↓36%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↓24%
      12 ↓59%
      Drugs
      21 ↑31%
      1 ↓86%
      Public Order
      43 ↓25%
      11 ↓15%
      Robbery
      6 ↑200%
      1
      Shoplifting
      56 ↓38%
      19 ↓14%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑113%
      4 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      7 ↓30%
      7 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Walberton is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 26/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barnham safer than Walberton?

      Barnham has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) and recorded 677 crimes in the last 12 months. Walberton has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 186 crimes. Walberton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barnham vs Walberton?

      Barnham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Walberton shows -43.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barnham and Walberton?

      In Barnham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (237 incidents). In Walberton, it is Violent Crime (65 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnham and Walberton?

      Barnham recorded 148 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Walberton recorded 25. 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 Barnham vs Walberton?

      Violent crime in Barnham totalled 237 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 65 in Walberton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barnham and Walberton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barnham recorded 722 crimes (now 677, a change of -6.2%). Walberton recorded 330 crimes previously (now 186, -43.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnham and Walberton?

      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. Barnham has a resolution rate of 24.4% and Walberton has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barnham and Walberton?

      Barnham falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Walberton 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 Barnham and Walberton?

      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 Barnham or Walberton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barnham and Walberton. 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.