Bentswood vs Gaisford
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bentswood vs Gaisford Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bentswood safer than Gaisford?
Bentswood has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) and recorded 795 crimes in the last 12 months. Gaisford has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) with 567 crimes. Gaisford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Bentswood vs Gaisford?
Bentswood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Gaisford shows +6.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Bentswood and Gaisford?
In Bentswood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (264 incidents). In Gaisford, it is Violent Crime (247 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bentswood and Gaisford?
Bentswood recorded 163 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gaisford recorded 85. 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 Gaisford?
Violent crime in Bentswood totalled 264 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 247 in Gaisford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Bentswood and Gaisford 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%). Gaisford recorded 532 crimes previously (now 567, +6.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bentswood and Gaisford?
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 Gaisford has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Bentswood and Gaisford?
Bentswood falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Gaisford 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 Gaisford?
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 Gaisford on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bentswood and Gaisford. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.