Crowborough West vs Preston Park

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    75/100
    Crowborough West Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      39/100
      Preston Park Sussex Police

      Crowborough West vs Preston Park Results

      A
      75/100
      Safe
      Crowborough West
      Sussex Police
      167 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.2% trend
      38.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      39/100
      Below Average
      Preston Park
      Sussex Police
      550 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.1% trend
      38.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Crowborough West
      B Preston Park
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      39/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      167
      550
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      186
      562
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.2%
      ↓2.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.9%
      38.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Crowborough West
      B Preston Park
      Violent Crime
      65 ↓3%
      188 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      33 ↑43%
      101 ↑7%
      Other Theft
      8 ↓62%
      52 ↑16%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓36%
      21 ↓56%
      Burglary
      12 ↑100%
      17 ↓39%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      14 ↓13%
      43 ↓26%
      Drugs
      3 ↓25%
      23 ↑15%
      Public Order
      13 ↓7%
      43 ↓20%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      4 ↓73%
      18 ↑50%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      13 ↑1200%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      11 ↓45%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑100%
      14 ↑27%
      Overall Verdict
      A Crowborough West is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 39/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Crowborough West safer than Preston Park?

      Crowborough West has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 167 crimes in the last 12 months. Preston Park has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) with 550 crimes. Crowborough West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Crowborough West vs Preston Park?

      Crowborough West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.2% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Crowborough West and Preston Park?

      In Crowborough West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (65 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 Crowborough West and Preston Park?

      Crowborough West recorded 33 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 Crowborough West vs Preston Park?

      Violent crime in Crowborough West totalled 65 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 Crowborough West and Preston Park in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Crowborough West recorded 186 crimes (now 167, a change of -10.2%). Preston Park recorded 562 crimes previously (now 550, -2.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Crowborough West 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. Crowborough West has a resolution rate of 38.9% and Preston Park has 38.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Crowborough West and Preston Park?

      Crowborough West 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 Crowborough West 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 Crowborough West or Preston Park on a crime map?

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

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