Bersted vs Forest Row

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
      44/100
      Forest Row Sussex Police

      Bersted vs Forest Row Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Bersted
      Sussex Police
      1,108 crimes / 12m
      ↑29% trend
      53.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      44/100
      Below Average
      Forest Row
      Sussex Police
      551 crimes / 12m
      ↑63% trend
      59.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bersted
      B Forest Row
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      44/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,108
      551
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      859
      338
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑29%
      ↑63%
      Resolution Rate ?
      53.6%
      59.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bersted
      B Forest Row
      Violent Crime
      272 ↑25%
      111 ↑48%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      151 ↑78%
      71 ↑69%
      Other Theft
      63 ↓20%
      28 ↑17%
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↓26%
      13 ↓13%
      Burglary
      62 ↑130%
      24 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      72 ↓15%
      32 ↑39%
      Drugs
      22 ↑29%
      8 ↑300%
      Public Order
      84 ↑17%
      30 ↑50%
      Robbery
      17 ↑750%
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      265 ↑40%
      227 ↑152%
      Theft from Person
      3
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↑27%
      1 ↓83%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑500%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      28 ↑33%
      2 ↓60%
      Overall Verdict
      B Forest Row is the safer choice — scoring 44/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bersted safer than Forest Row?

      Bersted has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,108 crimes in the last 12 months. Forest Row has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) with 551 crimes. Forest Row scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bersted vs Forest Row?

      Bersted shows a year-on-year crime trend of +29% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Forest Row shows +63% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bersted and Forest Row?

      In Bersted, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (272 incidents). In Forest Row, it is Shoplifting (227 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bersted and Forest Row?

      Bersted recorded 151 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Forest Row recorded 71. 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 Forest Row?

      Violent crime in Bersted totalled 272 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 111 in Forest Row. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bersted and Forest Row 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%). Forest Row recorded 338 crimes previously (now 551, +63%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bersted and Forest Row?

      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 Forest Row has 59.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bersted and Forest Row?

      Bersted falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Forest Row 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 Forest Row?

      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 Forest Row on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bersted and Forest Row. 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.