Bewbush vs Denne and Forest

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Bewbush Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Denne and Forest Sussex Police

      Bewbush vs Denne and Forest Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Bewbush
      Sussex Police
      1,097 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.9% trend
      15.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Denne and Forest
      Sussex Police
      1,946 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.6% trend
      39.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bewbush
      B Denne and Forest
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,097
      1,946
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      980
      1,826
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.9%
      ↑6.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.8%
      39.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bewbush
      B Denne and Forest
      Violent Crime
      316 ↓5%
      513 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      209 ↑87%
      361 ↑31%
      Other Theft
      38 ↑23%
      86 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↓48%
      33 ↓54%
      Burglary
      17 ↓15%
      32 ↑14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      76 ↑7%
      135 ↑14%
      Drugs
      39 ↑105%
      29 ↓19%
      Public Order
      87 ↓26%
      135 ↓24%
      Robbery
      11 ↓15%
      29 ↑480%
      Shoplifting
      241 ↑26%
      514 ↑32%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      24 ↓14%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      21 ↓13%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑14%
      12 ↓20%
      Other Crime
      21 ↑31%
      22 ↑29%
      Overall Verdict
      B Denne and Forest is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bewbush safer than Denne and Forest?

      Bewbush has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,097 crimes in the last 12 months. Denne and Forest has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,946 crimes. Denne and Forest scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bewbush vs Denne and Forest?

      Bewbush shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Denne and Forest shows +6.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bewbush and Denne and Forest?

      In Bewbush, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (316 incidents). In Denne and Forest, it is Shoplifting (514 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bewbush and Denne and Forest?

      Bewbush recorded 209 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Denne and Forest recorded 361. 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 Bewbush vs Denne and Forest?

      Violent crime in Bewbush totalled 316 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 513 in Denne and Forest. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bewbush and Denne and Forest in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bewbush recorded 980 crimes (now 1,097, a change of +11.9%). Denne and Forest recorded 1,826 crimes previously (now 1,946, +6.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bewbush and Denne and Forest?

      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. Bewbush has a resolution rate of 15.8% and Denne and Forest has 39.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bewbush and Denne and Forest?

      Bewbush falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Denne and Forest 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 Bewbush and Denne and Forest?

      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 Bewbush or Denne and Forest on a crime map?

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

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