Bersted vs Hailsham South and West

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
      23/100
      Hailsham South and West Sussex Police

      Bersted vs Hailsham South and West Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Bersted
      Sussex Police
      1,108 crimes / 12m
      ↑29% trend
      53.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      23/100
      High Crime
      Hailsham South and West
      Sussex Police
      661 crimes / 12m
      ↑18.5% trend
      24.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bersted
      B Hailsham South and West
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      23/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,108
      661
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      859
      558
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑29%
      ↑18.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      53.6%
      24.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bersted
      B Hailsham South and West
      Violent Crime
      272 ↑25%
      234 ↑34%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      151 ↑78%
      155 ↑27%
      Other Theft
      63 ↓20%
      41 ↑8%
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↓26%
      19 ↓63%
      Burglary
      62 ↑130%
      14 ↓30%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      72 ↓15%
      78 ↑42%
      Drugs
      22 ↑29%
      21 ↑91%
      Public Order
      84 ↑17%
      38 ↓22%
      Robbery
      17 ↑750%
      2 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      265 ↑40%
      30 ↑131%
      Theft from Person
      3
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↑27%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑500%
      14 ↑75%
      Other Crime
      28 ↑33%
      14 ↑27%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hailsham South and West is the safer choice — scoring 23/100 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 Hailsham South and West?

      Bersted has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,108 crimes in the last 12 months. Hailsham South and West has a safety score of 23/100 (High Crime) with 661 crimes. Hailsham South and West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bersted vs Hailsham South and West?

      Bersted shows a year-on-year crime trend of +29% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Hailsham South and West shows +18.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bersted and Hailsham South and West?

      In Bersted, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (272 incidents). In Hailsham South and West, it is Violent Crime (234 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bersted and Hailsham South and West?

      Bersted recorded 151 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hailsham South and West recorded 155. 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 Hailsham South and West?

      Violent crime in Bersted totalled 272 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 234 in Hailsham South and West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bersted and Hailsham South and West 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%). Hailsham South and West recorded 558 crimes previously (now 661, +18.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bersted and Hailsham South and West?

      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 Hailsham South and West has 24.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bersted and Hailsham South and West?

      Bersted falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Hailsham South and West 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 Hailsham South and West?

      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 Hailsham South and West on a crime map?

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

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