Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield vs Seven Dials

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
      39/100
      Seven Dials Sussex Police

      Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield vs Seven Dials 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
      39/100
      Below Average
      Seven Dials
      Sussex Police
      553 crimes / 12m
      ↑34.6% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield
      B Seven Dials
      Safety Score
      46/100 Average
      39/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      482
      553
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      486
      411
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.8%
      ↑34.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      52.2%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield
      B Seven Dials
      Violent Crime
      167 ↓3%
      136 ↑23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      79 ↑41%
      76 ↑19%
      Other Theft
      50 ↑28%
      24 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↓33%
      13 ↓58%
      Burglary
      25 ↑25%
      20 ↑43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      34 ↓44%
      19 ↓24%
      Drugs
      5 ↓29%
      16 ↓30%
      Public Order
      44 ↑13%
      37 ↑6%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      7 ↑75%
      Shoplifting
      26 ↑13%
      184 ↑283%
      Theft from Person
      1
      4 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑100%
      4 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓33%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      12 ↓8%
      9 ↑80%
      Overall Verdict
      A Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield is the safer choice — scoring 46/100 vs 39/100 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 Seven Dials?

      Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) and recorded 482 crimes in the last 12 months. Seven Dials has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) with 553 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 Seven Dials?

      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. Seven Dials shows +34.6% (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 Seven Dials?

      In Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (167 incidents). In Seven Dials, it is Shoplifting (184 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 Seven Dials?

      Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield recorded 79 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Seven Dials recorded 76. 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 Seven Dials?

      Violent crime in Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield totalled 167 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 136 in Seven Dials. 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 Seven Dials 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%). Seven Dials recorded 411 crimes previously (now 553, +34.6%).

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

      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 Seven Dials has 33.3%. 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 Seven Dials?

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

      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 Seven Dials on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.