Chichester South vs Petworth and Bury Ward
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Chichester South vs Petworth and Bury Ward Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chichester South safer than Petworth and Bury Ward?
Chichester South has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) and recorded 523 crimes in the last 12 months. Petworth and Bury Ward has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) with 383 crimes. Petworth and Bury Ward scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Chichester South vs Petworth and Bury Ward?
Chichester South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Petworth and Bury Ward shows +27.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Chichester South and Petworth and Bury Ward?
In Chichester South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (172 incidents). In Petworth and Bury Ward, it is Violent Crime (113 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chichester South and Petworth and Bury Ward?
Chichester South recorded 144 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Petworth and Bury Ward recorded 93. 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 Chichester South vs Petworth and Bury Ward?
Violent crime in Chichester South totalled 172 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 113 in Petworth and Bury Ward. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Chichester South and Petworth and Bury Ward in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chichester South recorded 486 crimes (now 523, a change of +7.6%). Petworth and Bury Ward recorded 301 crimes previously (now 383, +27.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chichester South and Petworth and Bury Ward?
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. Chichester South has a resolution rate of 26.9% and Petworth and Bury Ward has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Chichester South and Petworth and Bury Ward?
Chichester South falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Petworth and Bury Ward 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 Chichester South and Petworth and Bury Ward?
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 Chichester South or Petworth and Bury Ward on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chichester South and Petworth and Bury Ward. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.