Gossops Green vs Plaistow and Wisborough Green

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    48/100
    Gossops Green Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      61/100
      Plaistow and Wisborough Green Sussex Police

      Gossops Green vs Plaistow and Wisborough Green Results

      A
      48/100
      Average
      Gossops Green
      Sussex Police
      400 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.1% trend
      34.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      61/100
      Average
      Plaistow and Wisborough Green
      Sussex Police
      279 crimes / 12m
      ↑31.6% trend
      41.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gossops Green
      B Plaistow and Wisborough Green
      Safety Score
      48/100 Average
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      400
      279
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      388
      212
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.1%
      ↑31.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.5%
      41.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gossops Green
      B Plaistow and Wisborough Green
      Violent Crime
      175 ↑7%
      73 ↑24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      64 ↑45%
      90 ↑80%
      Other Theft
      20 ↑25%
      30 ↑88%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓35%
      10 ↓58%
      Burglary
      10 ↓63%
      19 ↑58%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      24 ↓25%
      23 ↑0%
      Drugs
      14 ↑40%
      3 ↑0%
      Public Order
      30 ↓19%
      23 ↑77%
      Robbery
      8
      0
      Shoplifting
      21 ↑0%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓17%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑29%
      2 ↓78%
      Overall Verdict
      B Plaistow and Wisborough Green is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 48/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gossops Green safer than Plaistow and Wisborough Green?

      Gossops Green has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) and recorded 400 crimes in the last 12 months. Plaistow and Wisborough Green has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 279 crimes. Plaistow and Wisborough Green scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gossops Green vs Plaistow and Wisborough Green?

      Gossops Green shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Plaistow and Wisborough Green shows +31.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gossops Green and Plaistow and Wisborough Green?

      In Gossops Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (175 incidents). In Plaistow and Wisborough Green, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (90 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gossops Green and Plaistow and Wisborough Green?

      Gossops Green recorded 64 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Plaistow and Wisborough Green recorded 90. 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 Gossops Green vs Plaistow and Wisborough Green?

      Violent crime in Gossops Green totalled 175 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 73 in Plaistow and Wisborough Green. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gossops Green and Plaistow and Wisborough Green in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gossops Green recorded 388 crimes (now 400, a change of +3.1%). Plaistow and Wisborough Green recorded 212 crimes previously (now 279, +31.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gossops Green and Plaistow and Wisborough Green?

      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. Gossops Green has a resolution rate of 34.5% and Plaistow and Wisborough Green has 41.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gossops Green and Plaistow and Wisborough Green?

      Gossops Green falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Plaistow and Wisborough Green 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 Gossops Green and Plaistow and Wisborough Green?

      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 Gossops Green or Plaistow and Wisborough Green on a crime map?

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

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