Chichester South vs Preston Park
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Chichester South vs Preston Park 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 Preston Park?
Chichester South has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) and recorded 523 crimes in the last 12 months. Preston Park has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) with 550 crimes. Chichester South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Chichester South vs Preston Park?
Chichester South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Preston Park shows -2.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Chichester South and Preston Park?
In Chichester South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (172 incidents). In Preston Park, it is Violent Crime (188 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chichester South and Preston Park?
Chichester South recorded 144 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Preston Park recorded 101. 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 Preston Park?
Violent crime in Chichester South totalled 172 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 188 in Preston Park. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Chichester South and Preston Park 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%). Preston Park recorded 562 crimes previously (now 550, -2.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chichester South and Preston Park?
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 Preston Park has 38.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Chichester South and Preston Park?
Chichester South falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Preston Park 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 Preston Park?
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 Preston Park on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chichester South and Preston Park. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.