Chantry and Thakeham vs Durrington

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    30/100
    Chantry and Thakeham Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      57/100
      Durrington Sussex Police

      Chantry and Thakeham vs Durrington Results

      A
      30/100
      Below Average
      Chantry and Thakeham
      Sussex Police
      626 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.4% trend
      34.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      57/100
      Average
      Durrington
      Sussex Police
      381 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.4% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chantry and Thakeham
      B Durrington
      Safety Score
      30/100 Below Average
      57/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      626
      381
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      648
      430
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.4%
      ↓11.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.4%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chantry and Thakeham
      B Durrington
      Violent Crime
      222 ↑17%
      144 ↑22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      107 ↓1%
      46 ↑53%
      Other Theft
      29 ↓49%
      7 ↓67%
      Vehicle Crime
      40 ↓29%
      8 ↓47%
      Burglary
      40 ↑18%
      15 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      69 ↓27%
      27 ↓29%
      Drugs
      9 ↓47%
      11 ↑57%
      Public Order
      44 ↑5%
      19 ↓10%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      34 ↑31%
      80 ↓48%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓80%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      11 ↑175%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑40%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      22 ↑69%
      9 ↑29%
      Overall Verdict
      B Durrington is the safer choice — scoring 57/100 vs 30/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chantry and Thakeham safer than Durrington?

      Chantry and Thakeham has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) and recorded 626 crimes in the last 12 months. Durrington has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) with 381 crimes. Durrington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chantry and Thakeham vs Durrington?

      Chantry and Thakeham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Durrington shows -11.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chantry and Thakeham and Durrington?

      In Chantry and Thakeham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (222 incidents). In Durrington, it is Violent Crime (144 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chantry and Thakeham and Durrington?

      Chantry and Thakeham recorded 107 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Durrington recorded 46. 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 Chantry and Thakeham vs Durrington?

      Violent crime in Chantry and Thakeham totalled 222 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 144 in Durrington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chantry and Thakeham and Durrington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chantry and Thakeham recorded 648 crimes (now 626, a change of -3.4%). Durrington recorded 430 crimes previously (now 381, -11.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chantry and Thakeham and Durrington?

      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. Chantry and Thakeham has a resolution rate of 34.4% and Durrington has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chantry and Thakeham and Durrington?

      Chantry and Thakeham falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Durrington 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 Chantry and Thakeham and Durrington?

      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 Chantry and Thakeham or Durrington on a crime map?

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

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