Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield vs Gaisford

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    46/100
    Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      30/100
      Gaisford Sussex Police

      Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield vs Gaisford Results

      A
      46/100
      Average
      Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield
      Sussex Police
      482 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.8% trend
      52.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      30/100
      Below Average
      Gaisford
      Sussex Police
      567 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.6% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield
      B Gaisford
      Safety Score
      46/100 Average
      30/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      482
      567
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      486
      532
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.8%
      ↑6.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      52.2%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield
      B Gaisford
      Violent Crime
      167 ↓3%
      247 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      79 ↑41%
      85 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      50 ↑28%
      16 ↓36%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↓33%
      30 ↓6%
      Burglary
      25 ↑25%
      11 ↓8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      34 ↓44%
      53 ↑10%
      Drugs
      5 ↓29%
      20 ↑33%
      Public Order
      44 ↑13%
      39 ↑30%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↑33%
      Shoplifting
      26 ↑13%
      28 ↑40%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1 ↓83%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑100%
      9 ↑125%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓33%
      8 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      12 ↓8%
      16 ↓6%
      Overall Verdict
      A Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield is the safer choice — scoring 46/100 vs 30/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield safer than Gaisford?

      Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) and recorded 482 crimes in the last 12 months. Gaisford has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) with 567 crimes. Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield vs Gaisford?

      Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Gaisford shows +6.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield and Gaisford?

      In Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (167 incidents). In Gaisford, it is Violent Crime (247 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield and Gaisford?

      Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield recorded 79 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gaisford recorded 85. 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 Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield vs Gaisford?

      Violent crime in Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield totalled 167 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 247 in Gaisford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield and Gaisford in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield recorded 486 crimes (now 482, a change of -0.8%). Gaisford recorded 532 crimes previously (now 567, +6.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield and Gaisford?

      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. Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield has a resolution rate of 52.2% and Gaisford has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield and Gaisford?

      Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Gaisford 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 Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield and Gaisford?

      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 Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield or Gaisford on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield and Gaisford. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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