Gaisford vs Moulsecoomb

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
      25/100
      Moulsecoomb Sussex Police

      Gaisford vs Moulsecoomb Results

      A
      30/100
      Below Average
      Gaisford
      Sussex Police
      567 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.6% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      25/100
      Below Average
      Moulsecoomb
      Sussex Police
      599 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.7% trend
      36.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gaisford
      B Moulsecoomb
      Safety Score
      30/100 Below Average
      25/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      567
      599
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      532
      551
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.6%
      ↑8.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      36.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gaisford
      B Moulsecoomb
      Violent Crime
      247 ↑12%
      282 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      85 ↑2%
      92 ↑74%
      Other Theft
      16 ↓36%
      42 ↑27%
      Vehicle Crime
      30 ↓6%
      12 ↓33%
      Burglary
      11 ↓8%
      14 ↓42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      53 ↑10%
      40 ↓5%
      Drugs
      20 ↑33%
      42 ↑0%
      Public Order
      39 ↑30%
      43 ↓4%
      Robbery
      4 ↑33%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      28 ↑40%
      1
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓83%
      2 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↑125%
      4 ↓43%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓50%
      11 ↑22%
      Other Crime
      16 ↓6%
      14 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      A Gaisford is the safer choice — scoring 30/100 vs 25/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gaisford safer than Moulsecoomb?

      Gaisford has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) and recorded 567 crimes in the last 12 months. Moulsecoomb has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) with 599 crimes. Gaisford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gaisford vs Moulsecoomb?

      Gaisford shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Moulsecoomb shows +8.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Gaisford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (247 incidents). In Moulsecoomb, it is Violent Crime (282 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Gaisford recorded 85 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Moulsecoomb recorded 92. 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 Moulsecoomb?

      Violent crime in Gaisford totalled 247 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 282 in Moulsecoomb. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gaisford and Moulsecoomb 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%). Moulsecoomb recorded 551 crimes previously (now 599, +8.7%).

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

      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 Moulsecoomb has 36.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gaisford and Moulsecoomb?

      Gaisford falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Moulsecoomb 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 Moulsecoomb?

      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 Moulsecoomb on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gaisford and Moulsecoomb. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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