Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield vs Peacehaven West and North

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
      12/100
      Peacehaven West and North Sussex Police

      Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield vs Peacehaven West and North 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
      12/100
      High Crime
      Peacehaven West and North
      Sussex Police
      795 crimes / 12m
      ↑22.9% trend
      26% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield
      B Peacehaven West and North
      Safety Score
      46/100 Average
      12/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      482
      795
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      486
      647
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.8%
      ↑22.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      52.2%
      26%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield
      B Peacehaven West and North
      Violent Crime
      167 ↓3%
      271 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      79 ↑41%
      154 ↑41%
      Other Theft
      50 ↑28%
      35 ↑25%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↓33%
      23 ↑53%
      Burglary
      25 ↑25%
      13 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      34 ↓44%
      73 ↑1%
      Drugs
      5 ↓29%
      13 ↑86%
      Public Order
      44 ↑13%
      70 ↓1%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↑400%
      Shoplifting
      26 ↑13%
      112 ↑239%
      Theft from Person
      1
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓33%
      9 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      12 ↓8%
      14 ↑8%
      Overall Verdict
      A Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield is the safer choice — scoring 46/100 vs 12/100 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 Peacehaven West and North?

      Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) and recorded 482 crimes in the last 12 months. Peacehaven West and North has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) with 795 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 Peacehaven West and North?

      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. Peacehaven West and North shows +22.9% (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 Peacehaven West and North?

      In Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (167 incidents). In Peacehaven West and North, it is Violent Crime (271 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 Peacehaven West and North?

      Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield recorded 79 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Peacehaven West and North recorded 154. 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 Peacehaven West and North?

      Violent crime in Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield totalled 167 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 271 in Peacehaven West and North. 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 Peacehaven West and North 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%). Peacehaven West and North recorded 647 crimes previously (now 795, +22.9%).

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

      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 Peacehaven West and North has 26%. 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 Peacehaven West and North?

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

      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 Peacehaven West and North on a crime map?

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

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