Ferring vs Three Bridges

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    63/100
    Ferring Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Three Bridges Sussex Police

      Ferring vs Three Bridges Results

      A
      63/100
      Average
      Ferring
      Sussex Police
      272 crimes / 12m
      ↑42.4% trend
      56.3% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Three Bridges
      Sussex Police
      1,341 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.2% trend
      38.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ferring
      B Three Bridges
      Safety Score
      63/100 Average
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      272
      1,341
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      191
      1,357
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑42.4%
      ↓1.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      56.3%
      38.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ferring
      B Three Bridges
      Violent Crime
      69 ↑64%
      467 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      39 ↓11%
      152 ↓16%
      Other Theft
      15 ↑15%
      77 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↑113%
      46 ↓10%
      Burglary
      12 ↑140%
      33 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↑60%
      69 ↓29%
      Drugs
      11 ↓8%
      122 ↑67%
      Public Order
      21 ↓9%
      142 ↓15%
      Robbery
      3
      19 ↑138%
      Shoplifting
      41 ↑215%
      145 ↑39%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↓43%
      Bicycle Theft
      6
      16 ↑45%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓67%
      24 ↑9%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓29%
      25 ↓32%
      Overall Verdict
      A Ferring is the safer choice — scoring 63/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ferring safer than Three Bridges?

      Ferring has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 272 crimes in the last 12 months. Three Bridges has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,341 crimes. Ferring scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ferring vs Three Bridges?

      Ferring shows a year-on-year crime trend of +42.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Three Bridges shows -1.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ferring and Three Bridges?

      In Ferring, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (69 incidents). In Three Bridges, it is Violent Crime (467 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ferring and Three Bridges?

      Ferring recorded 39 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Three Bridges recorded 152. 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 Ferring vs Three Bridges?

      Violent crime in Ferring totalled 69 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 467 in Three Bridges. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ferring and Three Bridges in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ferring recorded 191 crimes (now 272, a change of +42.4%). Three Bridges recorded 1,357 crimes previously (now 1,341, -1.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ferring and Three Bridges?

      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. Ferring has a resolution rate of 56.3% and Three Bridges has 38.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ferring and Three Bridges?

      Ferring falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Three Bridges 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 Ferring and Three Bridges?

      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 Ferring or Three Bridges on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ferring and Three Bridges. 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.