Broadfield vs Kings Park and Kingsmere

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Broadfield Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      79/100
      Kings Park and Kingsmere Sussex Police

      Broadfield vs Kings Park and Kingsmere Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Broadfield
      Sussex Police
      1,371 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.9% trend
      26.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      79/100
      Safe
      Kings Park and Kingsmere
      Sussex Police
      61 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.9% trend
      20% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Broadfield
      B Kings Park and Kingsmere
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      79/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,371
      61
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,383
      56
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.9%
      ↑8.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.5%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Broadfield
      B Kings Park and Kingsmere
      Violent Crime
      527 ↑5%
      26 ↓24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      217 ↓14%
      15 ↑67%
      Other Theft
      88 ↓1%
      2 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      51 ↓38%
      4
      Burglary
      17 ↓45%
      1
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      98 ↓24%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      156 ↑346%
      3
      Public Order
      106 ↓28%
      3 ↓40%
      Robbery
      10 ↑25%
      0
      Shoplifting
      41 ↓16%
      0
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑67%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      22 ↓12%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      28 ↑4%
      4
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Broadfield safer than Kings Park and Kingsmere?

      Broadfield has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,371 crimes in the last 12 months. Kings Park and Kingsmere has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 61 crimes. Kings Park and Kingsmere scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Broadfield vs Kings Park and Kingsmere?

      Broadfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Kings Park and Kingsmere shows +8.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Broadfield and Kings Park and Kingsmere?

      In Broadfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (527 incidents). In Kings Park and Kingsmere, it is Violent Crime (26 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Broadfield and Kings Park and Kingsmere?

      Broadfield recorded 217 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kings Park and Kingsmere recorded 15. 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 Broadfield vs Kings Park and Kingsmere?

      Violent crime in Broadfield totalled 527 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 26 in Kings Park and Kingsmere. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Broadfield and Kings Park and Kingsmere in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Broadfield recorded 1,383 crimes (now 1,371, a change of -0.9%). Kings Park and Kingsmere recorded 56 crimes previously (now 61, +8.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Broadfield and Kings Park and Kingsmere?

      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. Broadfield has a resolution rate of 26.5% and Kings Park and Kingsmere has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Broadfield and Kings Park and Kingsmere?

      Broadfield falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Kings Park and Kingsmere 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 Broadfield and Kings Park and Kingsmere?

      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 Broadfield or Kings Park and Kingsmere on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Broadfield and Kings Park and Kingsmere. 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.