Bentswood vs Funtington

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    17/100
    Bentswood Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      62/100
      Funtington Sussex Police

      Bentswood vs Funtington Results

      A
      17/100
      High Crime
      Bentswood
      Sussex Police
      795 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.2% trend
      37.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      62/100
      Average
      Funtington
      Sussex Police
      240 crimes / 12m
      ↑22.5% trend
      45.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bentswood
      B Funtington
      Safety Score
      17/100 High Crime
      62/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      795
      240
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      805
      196
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.2%
      ↑22.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.5%
      45.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bentswood
      B Funtington
      Violent Crime
      264 ↑2%
      69 ↑57%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      163 ↑10%
      19 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      41 ↓23%
      22 ↑100%
      Vehicle Crime
      32 ↑3%
      46 ↑12%
      Burglary
      22 ↓45%
      30 ↑233%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      73 ↑24%
      32 ↓27%
      Drugs
      26 ↑100%
      4 ↑0%
      Public Order
      89 ↑17%
      13 ↓7%
      Robbery
      5 ↑150%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      48 ↓38%
      0
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓14%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑33%
      2
      Other Crime
      12 ↓52%
      2 ↓60%
      Overall Verdict
      B Funtington is the safer choice — scoring 62/100 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 Funtington?

      Bentswood has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) and recorded 795 crimes in the last 12 months. Funtington has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) with 240 crimes. Funtington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bentswood vs Funtington?

      Bentswood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Funtington shows +22.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bentswood and Funtington?

      In Bentswood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (264 incidents). In Funtington, it is Violent Crime (69 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bentswood and Funtington?

      Bentswood recorded 163 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Funtington recorded 19. 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 Funtington?

      Violent crime in Bentswood totalled 264 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 69 in Funtington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bentswood and Funtington 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%). Funtington recorded 196 crimes previously (now 240, +22.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bentswood and Funtington?

      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 Funtington has 45.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bentswood and Funtington?

      Bentswood falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Funtington 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 Funtington?

      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 Funtington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bentswood and Funtington. 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.