East Preston and Kingston vs Eastbrook

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    70/100
    East Preston and Kingston Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      48/100
      Eastbrook Sussex Police

      East Preston and Kingston vs Eastbrook Results

      A
      70/100
      Safe
      East Preston and Kingston
      Sussex Police
      247 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.3% trend
      41.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      48/100
      Average
      Eastbrook
      Sussex Police
      362 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.4% trend
      16% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Preston and Kingston
      B Eastbrook
      Safety Score
      70/100 Safe
      48/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      247
      362
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      295
      328
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓16.3%
      ↑10.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      41.2%
      16%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Preston and Kingston
      B Eastbrook
      Violent Crime
      86 ↓22%
      150 ↑29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      50 ↓6%
      59 ↓12%
      Other Theft
      13 ↓32%
      16 ↓36%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↑11%
      20 ↑5%
      Burglary
      1 ↓89%
      14 ↓46%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      20 ↓50%
      37 ↓3%
      Drugs
      8 ↑167%
      14 ↑180%
      Public Order
      26 ↑18%
      32 ↑52%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      6
      Shoplifting
      10 ↓41%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      7 ↑40%
      Other Crime
      7
      4 ↓20%
      Overall Verdict
      A East Preston and Kingston is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 48/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Preston and Kingston safer than Eastbrook?

      East Preston and Kingston has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) and recorded 247 crimes in the last 12 months. Eastbrook has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) with 362 crimes. East Preston and Kingston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Preston and Kingston vs Eastbrook?

      East Preston and Kingston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -16.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Eastbrook shows +10.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in East Preston and Kingston and Eastbrook?

      In East Preston and Kingston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (86 incidents). In Eastbrook, it is Violent Crime (150 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between East Preston and Kingston and Eastbrook?

      East Preston and Kingston recorded 50 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Eastbrook recorded 59. 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 East Preston and Kingston vs Eastbrook?

      Violent crime in East Preston and Kingston totalled 86 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 150 in Eastbrook. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Preston and Kingston and Eastbrook in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Preston and Kingston recorded 295 crimes (now 247, a change of -16.3%). Eastbrook recorded 328 crimes previously (now 362, +10.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Preston and Kingston and Eastbrook?

      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. East Preston and Kingston has a resolution rate of 41.2% and Eastbrook has 16%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Preston and Kingston and Eastbrook?

      East Preston and Kingston falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Eastbrook 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 East Preston and Kingston and Eastbrook?

      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 East Preston and Kingston or Eastbrook on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both East Preston and Kingston and Eastbrook. 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.