Hampden Park vs Petworth and Bury Ward

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    37/100
    Hampden Park Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      52/100
      Petworth and Bury Ward Sussex Police

      Hampden Park vs Petworth and Bury Ward Results

      A
      37/100
      Below Average
      Hampden Park
      Sussex Police
      568 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.6% trend
      48.4% 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 Hampden Park
      B Petworth and Bury Ward
      Safety Score
      37/100 Below Average
      52/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      568
      383
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      538
      301
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.6%
      ↑27.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      48.4%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hampden Park
      B Petworth and Bury Ward
      Violent Crime
      195 ↑4%
      113 ↑51%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      111 ↑11%
      93 ↑35%
      Other Theft
      35 ↓8%
      41 ↑64%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓36%
      28 ↓35%
      Burglary
      14 ↑8%
      18 ↓18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      39 ↑0%
      39 ↑70%
      Drugs
      9 ↑50%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      40 ↓25%
      31 ↑55%
      Robbery
      11 ↑267%
      1
      Shoplifting
      75 ↑6%
      8 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      2 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↑125%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑1000%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑29%
      5 ↓58%
      Overall Verdict
      B Petworth and Bury Ward is the safer choice — scoring 52/100 vs 37/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hampden Park safer than Petworth and Bury Ward?

      Hampden Park has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) and recorded 568 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 Hampden Park vs Petworth and Bury Ward?

      Hampden Park shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.6% — 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 Hampden Park and Petworth and Bury Ward?

      In Hampden Park, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (195 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 Hampden Park and Petworth and Bury Ward?

      Hampden Park recorded 111 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 Hampden Park vs Petworth and Bury Ward?

      Violent crime in Hampden Park totalled 195 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 Hampden Park and Petworth and Bury Ward in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hampden Park recorded 538 crimes (now 568, a change of +5.6%). Petworth and Bury Ward recorded 301 crimes previously (now 383, +27.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hampden Park 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. Hampden Park has a resolution rate of 48.4% 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 Hampden Park and Petworth and Bury Ward?

      Hampden Park 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 Hampden Park 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 Hampden Park or Petworth and Bury Ward on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hampden Park 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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