Bersted vs Donnington

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Bersted Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      75/100
      Donnington Sussex Police

      Bersted vs Donnington Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Bersted
      Sussex Police
      1,108 crimes / 12m
      ↑29% trend
      53.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      75/100
      Safe
      Donnington
      Sussex Police
      155 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.7% trend
      70% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bersted
      B Donnington
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      75/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,108
      155
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      859
      140
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑29%
      ↑10.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      53.6%
      70%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bersted
      B Donnington
      Violent Crime
      272 ↑25%
      53 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      151 ↑78%
      27 ↑69%
      Other Theft
      63 ↓20%
      10 ↓41%
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↓26%
      6 ↓40%
      Burglary
      62 ↑130%
      7 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      72 ↓15%
      25 ↑213%
      Drugs
      22 ↑29%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      84 ↑17%
      11 ↓35%
      Robbery
      17 ↑750%
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      265 ↑40%
      4 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      3
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↑27%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑500%
      3
      Other Crime
      28 ↑33%
      4 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Donnington is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bersted safer than Donnington?

      Bersted has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,108 crimes in the last 12 months. Donnington has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 155 crimes. Donnington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bersted vs Donnington?

      Bersted shows a year-on-year crime trend of +29% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Donnington shows +10.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bersted and Donnington?

      In Bersted, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (272 incidents). In Donnington, it is Violent Crime (53 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bersted and Donnington?

      Bersted recorded 151 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Donnington 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 Bersted vs Donnington?

      Violent crime in Bersted totalled 272 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 53 in Donnington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bersted and Donnington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bersted recorded 859 crimes (now 1,108, a change of +29%). Donnington recorded 140 crimes previously (now 155, +10.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bersted and Donnington?

      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. Bersted has a resolution rate of 53.6% and Donnington has 70%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bersted and Donnington?

      Bersted falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Donnington 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 Bersted and Donnington?

      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 Bersted or Donnington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bersted and Donnington. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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