Bolney, Albourne, Warninglid, Pyecombe and Poynings vs Old Town

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    66/100
    Bolney, Albourne, Warninglid, Pyecombe and Poynings Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Old Town Sussex Police

      Bolney, Albourne, Warninglid, Pyecombe and Poynings vs Old Town Results

      A
      66/100
      Safe
      Bolney, Albourne, Warninglid, Pyecombe and Poynings
      Sussex Police
      299 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.5% trend
      39.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Old Town
      Sussex Police
      189 crimes / 12m
      ↑29.5% trend
      33.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bolney, Albourne, Warninglid, Pyecombe and Poynings
      B Old Town
      Safety Score
      66/100 Safe
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      299
      189
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      338
      146
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.5%
      ↑29.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39.1%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bolney, Albourne, Warninglid, Pyecombe and Poynings
      B Old Town
      Violent Crime
      65 ↓16%
      85 ↑33%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      47 ↑62%
      33 ↑83%
      Other Theft
      39 ↓17%
      13 ↑160%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↑15%
      3 ↑50%
      Burglary
      14 ↓52%
      3 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      36 ↑38%
      11 ↓31%
      Drugs
      18 ↑20%
      6 ↑100%
      Public Order
      15 ↓38%
      27 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      18 ↓53%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓11%
      1 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      13 ↓43%
      7 ↑17%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bolney, Albourne, Warninglid, Pyecombe and Poynings is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 65/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bolney, Albourne, Warninglid, Pyecombe and Poynings safer than Old Town?

      Bolney, Albourne, Warninglid, Pyecombe and Poynings has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 299 crimes in the last 12 months. Old Town has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 189 crimes. Bolney, Albourne, Warninglid, Pyecombe and Poynings scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bolney, Albourne, Warninglid, Pyecombe and Poynings vs Old Town?

      Bolney, Albourne, Warninglid, Pyecombe and Poynings shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Old Town shows +29.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bolney, Albourne, Warninglid, Pyecombe and Poynings and Old Town?

      In Bolney, Albourne, Warninglid, Pyecombe and Poynings, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (65 incidents). In Old Town, it is Violent Crime (85 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bolney, Albourne, Warninglid, Pyecombe and Poynings and Old Town?

      Bolney, Albourne, Warninglid, Pyecombe and Poynings recorded 47 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Old Town recorded 33. 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 Bolney, Albourne, Warninglid, Pyecombe and Poynings vs Old Town?

      Violent crime in Bolney, Albourne, Warninglid, Pyecombe and Poynings totalled 65 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 85 in Old Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bolney, Albourne, Warninglid, Pyecombe and Poynings and Old Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bolney, Albourne, Warninglid, Pyecombe and Poynings recorded 338 crimes (now 299, a change of -11.5%). Old Town recorded 146 crimes previously (now 189, +29.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bolney, Albourne, Warninglid, Pyecombe and Poynings and Old Town?

      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. Bolney, Albourne, Warninglid, Pyecombe and Poynings has a resolution rate of 39.1% and Old Town has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bolney, Albourne, Warninglid, Pyecombe and Poynings and Old Town?

      Bolney, Albourne, Warninglid, Pyecombe and Poynings falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Old Town 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 Bolney, Albourne, Warninglid, Pyecombe and Poynings and Old Town?

      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 Bolney, Albourne, Warninglid, Pyecombe and Poynings or Old Town on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bolney, Albourne, Warninglid, Pyecombe and Poynings and Old Town. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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