Bersted vs Walberton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Bersted Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      75/100
      Walberton Sussex Police

      Bersted vs Walberton Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Bersted
      Sussex Police
      1,252 crimes / 12m
      ↑37.1% trend
      26.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      75/100
      Safe
      Walberton
      Sussex Police
      186 crimes / 12m
      ↓43.6% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bersted
      B Walberton
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      75/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,252
      186
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      913
      330
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑37.1%
      ↓43.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.9%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bersted
      B Walberton
      Violent Crime
      321 ↑33%
      65 ↓44%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      191 ↑105%
      25 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      74 ↑9%
      27 ↓63%
      Vehicle Crime
      42 ↓25%
      7 ↓71%
      Burglary
      37 ↓26%
      7 ↓36%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      78 ↓4%
      12 ↓59%
      Drugs
      38 ↑192%
      1 ↓86%
      Public Order
      82 ↑9%
      11 ↓15%
      Robbery
      23 ↑667%
      1
      Shoplifting
      303 ↑62%
      19 ↓14%
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↑17%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      19 ↑111%
      4 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      30 ↑43%
      7 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Walberton is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bersted safer than Walberton?

      Bersted has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,252 crimes in the last 12 months. Walberton has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 186 crimes. Walberton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bersted vs Walberton?

      Bersted shows a year-on-year crime trend of +37.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Walberton shows -43.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Bersted, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (321 incidents). In Walberton, it is Violent Crime (65 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Bersted recorded 191 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Walberton recorded 25. 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 Walberton?

      Violent crime in Bersted totalled 321 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 65 in Walberton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bersted recorded 913 crimes (now 1,252, a change of +37.1%). Walberton recorded 330 crimes previously (now 186, -43.6%).

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

      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 26.9% and Walberton has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bersted and Walberton?

      Bersted falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Walberton 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 Walberton?

      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 Walberton on a crime map?

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