Bersted vs Gensing

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Bersted Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Gensing Sussex Police

      Bersted vs Gensing Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Bersted
      Sussex Police
      1,108 crimes / 12m
      ↑29% trend
      53.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Gensing
      Sussex Police
      1,324 crimes / 12m
      ↑33.5% trend
      35.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bersted
      B Gensing
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,108
      1,324
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      859
      992
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑29%
      ↑33.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      53.6%
      35.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bersted
      B Gensing
      Violent Crime
      272 ↑25%
      293 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      151 ↑78%
      119 ↓28%
      Other Theft
      63 ↓20%
      42 ↑17%
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↓26%
      53 ↑71%
      Burglary
      62 ↑130%
      8 ↓11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      72 ↓15%
      77 ↓8%
      Drugs
      22 ↑29%
      62 ↑48%
      Public Order
      84 ↑17%
      96 ↑37%
      Robbery
      17 ↑750%
      9 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      265 ↑40%
      535 ↑138%
      Theft from Person
      3
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↑27%
      9 ↑800%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑500%
      10 ↓17%
      Other Crime
      28 ↑33%
      10 ↓38%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bersted is the safer choice — scoring 5/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bersted safer than Gensing?

      Bersted has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,108 crimes in the last 12 months. Gensing has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,324 crimes. Bersted scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bersted vs Gensing?

      Bersted shows a year-on-year crime trend of +29% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Gensing shows +33.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Bersted, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (272 incidents). In Gensing, it is Shoplifting (535 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Bersted recorded 151 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gensing recorded 119. 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 Gensing?

      Violent crime in Bersted totalled 272 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 293 in Gensing. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bersted and Gensing 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%). Gensing recorded 992 crimes previously (now 1,324, +33.5%).

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

      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 Gensing has 35.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bersted and Gensing?

      Bersted falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Gensing 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 Gensing?

      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 Gensing on a crime map?

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