Gaisford vs Meads

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    30/100
    Gaisford Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      70/100
      Meads Sussex Police

      Gaisford vs Meads Results

      A
      30/100
      Below Average
      Gaisford
      Sussex Police
      567 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.6% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      70/100
      Safe
      Meads
      Sussex Police
      235 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.4% trend
      44.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gaisford
      B Meads
      Safety Score
      30/100 Below Average
      70/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      567
      235
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      532
      234
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.6%
      ↑0.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      44.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gaisford
      B Meads
      Violent Crime
      247 ↑12%
      53 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      85 ↑2%
      71 ↑48%
      Other Theft
      16 ↓36%
      20 ↑100%
      Vehicle Crime
      30 ↓6%
      14 ↓13%
      Burglary
      11 ↓8%
      25 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      53 ↑10%
      19 ↓41%
      Drugs
      20 ↑33%
      7 ↑40%
      Public Order
      39 ↑30%
      12 ↑20%
      Robbery
      4 ↑33%
      3 ↓25%
      Shoplifting
      28 ↑40%
      5 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓83%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↑125%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓50%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      16 ↓6%
      2 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Meads is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 30/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gaisford safer than Meads?

      Gaisford has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) and recorded 567 crimes in the last 12 months. Meads has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) with 235 crimes. Meads scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gaisford vs Meads?

      Gaisford shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Meads shows +0.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gaisford and Meads?

      In Gaisford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (247 incidents). In Meads, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (71 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gaisford and Meads?

      Gaisford recorded 85 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Meads recorded 71. 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 Gaisford vs Meads?

      Violent crime in Gaisford totalled 247 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 53 in Meads. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gaisford and Meads in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gaisford recorded 532 crimes (now 567, a change of +6.6%). Meads recorded 234 crimes previously (now 235, +0.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gaisford and Meads?

      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. Gaisford has a resolution rate of 28.6% and Meads has 44.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gaisford and Meads?

      Gaisford falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Meads 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 Gaisford and Meads?

      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 Gaisford or Meads on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gaisford and Meads. 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.