Billingshurst, Shipley, Pulborough and Coldwaltham vs Southwick Green

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Billingshurst, Shipley, Pulborough and Coldwaltham Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      61/100
      Southwick Green Sussex Police

      Billingshurst, Shipley, Pulborough and Coldwaltham vs Southwick Green Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Billingshurst, Shipley, Pulborough and Coldwaltham
      Sussex Police
      1,205 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.2% trend
      46.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      61/100
      Average
      Southwick Green
      Sussex Police
      317 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.9% trend
      22.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Billingshurst, Shipley, Pulborough and Coldwaltham
      B Southwick Green
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,205
      317
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,245
      344
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.2%
      ↓7.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      46.6%
      22.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Billingshurst, Shipley, Pulborough and Coldwaltham
      B Southwick Green
      Violent Crime
      436 ↑4%
      87 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      227 ↑10%
      45 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      93 ↓2%
      21 ↑31%
      Vehicle Crime
      45 ↓46%
      21 ↑17%
      Burglary
      40 ↓26%
      14 ↑27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      97 ↓20%
      29 ↑21%
      Drugs
      20 ↓39%
      8 ↑0%
      Public Order
      122 ↑30%
      30 ↑58%
      Robbery
      7 ↑600%
      6
      Shoplifting
      58 ↓32%
      45 ↓46%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓67%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑0%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑20%
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      37 ↑37%
      4 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Southwick Green is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Billingshurst, Shipley, Pulborough and Coldwaltham safer than Southwick Green?

      Billingshurst, Shipley, Pulborough and Coldwaltham has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,205 crimes in the last 12 months. Southwick Green has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 317 crimes. Southwick Green scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Billingshurst, Shipley, Pulborough and Coldwaltham vs Southwick Green?

      Billingshurst, Shipley, Pulborough and Coldwaltham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Southwick Green shows -7.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Billingshurst, Shipley, Pulborough and Coldwaltham and Southwick Green?

      In Billingshurst, Shipley, Pulborough and Coldwaltham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (436 incidents). In Southwick Green, it is Violent Crime (87 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Billingshurst, Shipley, Pulborough and Coldwaltham and Southwick Green?

      Billingshurst, Shipley, Pulborough and Coldwaltham recorded 227 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southwick Green recorded 45. 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 Billingshurst, Shipley, Pulborough and Coldwaltham vs Southwick Green?

      Violent crime in Billingshurst, Shipley, Pulborough and Coldwaltham totalled 436 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 87 in Southwick Green. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Billingshurst, Shipley, Pulborough and Coldwaltham and Southwick Green in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Billingshurst, Shipley, Pulborough and Coldwaltham recorded 1,245 crimes (now 1,205, a change of -3.2%). Southwick Green recorded 344 crimes previously (now 317, -7.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Billingshurst, Shipley, Pulborough and Coldwaltham and Southwick Green?

      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. Billingshurst, Shipley, Pulborough and Coldwaltham has a resolution rate of 46.6% and Southwick Green has 22.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Billingshurst, Shipley, Pulborough and Coldwaltham and Southwick Green?

      Billingshurst, Shipley, Pulborough and Coldwaltham falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Southwick Green 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 Billingshurst, Shipley, Pulborough and Coldwaltham and Southwick Green?

      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 Billingshurst, Shipley, Pulborough and Coldwaltham or Southwick Green on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Billingshurst, Shipley, Pulborough and Coldwaltham and Southwick Green. 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.