Bentswood vs Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    17/100
    Bentswood Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      75/100
      Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes Sussex Police

      Bentswood vs Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes Results

      A
      17/100
      High Crime
      Bentswood
      Sussex Police
      795 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.2% trend
      37.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      75/100
      Safe
      Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes
      Sussex Police
      127 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.6% trend
      18.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bentswood
      B Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes
      Safety Score
      17/100 High Crime
      75/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      795
      127
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      805
      129
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.2%
      ↓1.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.5%
      18.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bentswood
      B Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes
      Violent Crime
      264 ↑2%
      48 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      163 ↑10%
      27 ↑69%
      Other Theft
      41 ↓23%
      8 ↑33%
      Vehicle Crime
      32 ↑3%
      5 ↓69%
      Burglary
      22 ↓45%
      6 ↓40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      73 ↑24%
      18 ↓28%
      Drugs
      26 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      89 ↑17%
      7 ↑17%
      Robbery
      5 ↑150%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      48 ↓38%
      3
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓14%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑33%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      12 ↓52%
      5
      Overall Verdict
      B Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 17/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bentswood safer than Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes?

      Bentswood has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) and recorded 795 crimes in the last 12 months. Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 127 crimes. Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bentswood vs Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes?

      Bentswood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes shows -1.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bentswood and Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes?

      In Bentswood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (264 incidents). In Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes, it is Violent Crime (48 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bentswood and Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes?

      Bentswood recorded 163 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes recorded 27. 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 Bentswood vs Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes?

      Violent crime in Bentswood totalled 264 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 48 in Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bentswood and Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bentswood recorded 805 crimes (now 795, a change of -1.2%). Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes recorded 129 crimes previously (now 127, -1.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bentswood and Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes?

      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. Bentswood has a resolution rate of 37.5% and Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes has 18.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bentswood and Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes?

      Bentswood falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes 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 Bentswood and Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes?

      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 Bentswood or Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bentswood and Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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