East Preston and Kingston vs St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    70/100
    East Preston and Kingston Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      40/100
      St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) Sussex Police

      East Preston and Kingston vs St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) 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
      40/100
      Below Average
      St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)
      Sussex Police
      649 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.6% trend
      51.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Preston and Kingston
      B St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)
      Safety Score
      70/100 Safe
      40/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      247
      649
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      295
      609
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓16.3%
      ↑6.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      41.2%
      51.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Preston and Kingston
      B St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)
      Violent Crime
      86 ↓22%
      134 ↑15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      50 ↓6%
      93 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      13 ↓32%
      24 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↑11%
      10 ↑67%
      Burglary
      1 ↓89%
      14 ↑17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      20 ↓50%
      36 ↓12%
      Drugs
      8 ↑167%
      5 ↓17%
      Public Order
      26 ↑18%
      39 ↓15%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      6 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      10 ↓41%
      270 ↑10%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      7 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      4 ↓20%
      Other Crime
      7
      6 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      A East Preston and Kingston is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 40/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Preston and Kingston safer than St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)?

      East Preston and Kingston has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) and recorded 247 crimes in the last 12 months. St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) with 649 crimes. East Preston and Kingston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Preston and Kingston vs St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)?

      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. St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) shows +6.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in East Preston and Kingston and St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)?

      In East Preston and Kingston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (86 incidents). In St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre), it is Shoplifting (270 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between East Preston and Kingston and St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)?

      East Preston and Kingston recorded 50 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) recorded 93. 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 St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)?

      Violent crime in East Preston and Kingston totalled 86 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 134 in St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Preston and Kingston and St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) 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%). St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) recorded 609 crimes previously (now 649, +6.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Preston and Kingston and St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)?

      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 St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) has 51.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Preston and Kingston and St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)?

      East Preston and Kingston falls within the Sussex Police boundary. St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) 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 St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)?

      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 St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both East Preston and Kingston and St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre). You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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