Bersted vs Mayfield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Bersted Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      79/100
      Mayfield Sussex Police

      Bersted vs Mayfield Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Bersted
      Sussex Police
      1,108 crimes / 12m
      ↑29% trend
      53.6% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      79/100
      Safe
      Mayfield
      Sussex Police
      75 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.4% trend
      40% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bersted
      B Mayfield
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      79/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,108
      75
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      859
      65
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑29%
      ↑15.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      53.6%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bersted
      B Mayfield
      Violent Crime
      272 ↑25%
      26 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      151 ↑78%
      10 ↑25%
      Other Theft
      63 ↓20%
      6 ↑20%
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↓26%
      3 ↓40%
      Burglary
      62 ↑130%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      72 ↓15%
      8 ↓20%
      Drugs
      22 ↑29%
      3
      Public Order
      84 ↑17%
      6 ↑0%
      Robbery
      17 ↑750%
      0
      Shoplifting
      265 ↑40%
      1
      Theft from Person
      3
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↑27%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑500%
      3
      Other Crime
      28 ↑33%
      5 ↑150%
      Overall Verdict
      B Mayfield is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bersted safer than Mayfield?

      Bersted has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,108 crimes in the last 12 months. Mayfield has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 75 crimes. Mayfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bersted vs Mayfield?

      Bersted shows a year-on-year crime trend of +29% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Mayfield shows +15.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Bersted, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (272 incidents). In Mayfield, it is Violent Crime (26 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Bersted recorded 151 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Mayfield recorded 10. 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 Mayfield?

      Violent crime in Bersted totalled 272 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 26 in Mayfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bersted and Mayfield 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%). Mayfield recorded 65 crimes previously (now 75, +15.4%).

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

      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 Mayfield has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bersted and Mayfield?

      Bersted falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Mayfield 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 Mayfield?

      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 Mayfield on a crime map?

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