Durrington vs Kings Park and Kingsmere

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    57/100
    Durrington Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      79/100
      Kings Park and Kingsmere Sussex Police

      Durrington vs Kings Park and Kingsmere Results

      A
      57/100
      Average
      Durrington
      Sussex Police
      381 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.4% trend
      50% resolved
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      VS
      B
      79/100
      Safe
      Kings Park and Kingsmere
      Sussex Police
      61 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.9% trend
      20% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Durrington
      B Kings Park and Kingsmere
      Safety Score
      57/100 Average
      79/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      381
      61
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      430
      56
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.4%
      ↑8.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Durrington
      B Kings Park and Kingsmere
      Violent Crime
      144 ↑22%
      26 ↓24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      46 ↑53%
      15 ↑67%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓67%
      2 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓47%
      4
      Burglary
      15 ↑67%
      1
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      27 ↓29%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      11 ↑57%
      3
      Public Order
      19 ↓10%
      3 ↓40%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Shoplifting
      80 ↓48%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↑175%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑29%
      4
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Durrington safer than Kings Park and Kingsmere?

      Durrington has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 381 crimes in the last 12 months. Kings Park and Kingsmere has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 61 crimes. Kings Park and Kingsmere scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Durrington vs Kings Park and Kingsmere?

      Durrington shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Kings Park and Kingsmere shows +8.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Durrington and Kings Park and Kingsmere?

      In Durrington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (144 incidents). In Kings Park and Kingsmere, it is Violent Crime (26 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Durrington and Kings Park and Kingsmere?

      Durrington recorded 46 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kings Park and Kingsmere recorded 15. 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 Durrington vs Kings Park and Kingsmere?

      Violent crime in Durrington totalled 144 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 26 in Kings Park and Kingsmere. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Durrington and Kings Park and Kingsmere in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Durrington recorded 430 crimes (now 381, a change of -11.4%). Kings Park and Kingsmere recorded 56 crimes previously (now 61, +8.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Durrington and Kings Park and Kingsmere?

      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. Durrington has a resolution rate of 50% and Kings Park and Kingsmere has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Durrington and Kings Park and Kingsmere?

      Durrington falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Kings Park and Kingsmere 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 Durrington and Kings Park and Kingsmere?

      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 Durrington or Kings Park and Kingsmere on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Durrington and Kings Park and Kingsmere. 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.