Goldsmid vs Petworth and Bury Ward

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    15/100
    Goldsmid Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      52/100
      Petworth and Bury Ward Sussex Police

      Goldsmid vs Petworth and Bury Ward Results

      A
      15/100
      High Crime
      Goldsmid
      Sussex Police
      867 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.2% trend
      46% resolved
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      VS
      B
      52/100
      Average
      Petworth and Bury Ward
      Sussex Police
      383 crimes / 12m
      ↑27.2% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Goldsmid
      B Petworth and Bury Ward
      Safety Score
      15/100 High Crime
      52/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      867
      383
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      865
      301
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.2%
      ↑27.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      46%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Goldsmid
      B Petworth and Bury Ward
      Violent Crime
      249 ↑0%
      113 ↑51%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      209 ↑41%
      93 ↑35%
      Other Theft
      71 ↓15%
      41 ↑64%
      Vehicle Crime
      56 ↓24%
      28 ↓35%
      Burglary
      28 ↓20%
      18 ↓18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      59 ↓20%
      39 ↑70%
      Drugs
      44 ↑2%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      67 ↑5%
      31 ↑55%
      Robbery
      10 ↑100%
      1
      Shoplifting
      24 ↓8%
      8 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑20%
      2 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      19 ↓37%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑13%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      16 ↓16%
      5 ↓58%
      Overall Verdict
      B Petworth and Bury Ward is the safer choice — scoring 52/100 vs 15/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Goldsmid safer than Petworth and Bury Ward?

      Goldsmid has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) and recorded 867 crimes in the last 12 months. Petworth and Bury Ward has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) with 383 crimes. Petworth and Bury Ward scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Goldsmid vs Petworth and Bury Ward?

      Goldsmid shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Petworth and Bury Ward shows +27.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Goldsmid and Petworth and Bury Ward?

      In Goldsmid, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (249 incidents). In Petworth and Bury Ward, it is Violent Crime (113 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Goldsmid and Petworth and Bury Ward?

      Goldsmid recorded 209 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Petworth and Bury Ward 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 Goldsmid vs Petworth and Bury Ward?

      Violent crime in Goldsmid totalled 249 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 113 in Petworth and Bury Ward. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Goldsmid and Petworth and Bury Ward in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Goldsmid recorded 865 crimes (now 867, a change of +0.2%). Petworth and Bury Ward recorded 301 crimes previously (now 383, +27.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Goldsmid and Petworth and Bury Ward?

      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. Goldsmid has a resolution rate of 46% and Petworth and Bury Ward has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Goldsmid and Petworth and Bury Ward?

      Goldsmid falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Petworth and Bury Ward 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 Goldsmid and Petworth and Bury Ward?

      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 Goldsmid or Petworth and Bury Ward on a crime map?

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

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