Hollington vs Petworth and Bury Ward

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    19/100
    Hollington Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      52/100
      Petworth and Bury Ward Sussex Police

      Hollington vs Petworth and Bury Ward Results

      A
      19/100
      High Crime
      Hollington
      Sussex Police
      741 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.9% trend
      32.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      52/100
      Average
      Petworth and Bury Ward
      Sussex Police
      383 crimes / 12m
      ↑27.2% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hollington
      B Petworth and Bury Ward
      Safety Score
      19/100 High Crime
      52/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      741
      383
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      771
      301
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.9%
      ↑27.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.1%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hollington
      B Petworth and Bury Ward
      Violent Crime
      285 ↓3%
      113 ↑51%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      148 ↑8%
      93 ↑35%
      Other Theft
      42 ↓30%
      41 ↑64%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↓43%
      28 ↓35%
      Burglary
      12 ↓14%
      18 ↓18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      84 ↓14%
      39 ↑70%
      Drugs
      14 ↓39%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      51 ↓11%
      31 ↑55%
      Robbery
      6 ↑0%
      1
      Shoplifting
      52 ↑126%
      8 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓33%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↓15%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      18 ↑50%
      5 ↓58%
      Overall Verdict
      B Petworth and Bury Ward is the safer choice — scoring 52/100 vs 19/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hollington safer than Petworth and Bury Ward?

      Hollington has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) and recorded 741 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 Hollington vs Petworth and Bury Ward?

      Hollington shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.9% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Hollington and Petworth and Bury Ward?

      In Hollington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (285 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 Hollington and Petworth and Bury Ward?

      Hollington recorded 148 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 Hollington vs Petworth and Bury Ward?

      Violent crime in Hollington totalled 285 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 Hollington and Petworth and Bury Ward in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hollington recorded 771 crimes (now 741, a change of -3.9%). Petworth and Bury Ward recorded 301 crimes previously (now 383, +27.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hollington 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. Hollington has a resolution rate of 32.1% 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 Hollington and Petworth and Bury Ward?

      Hollington 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 Hollington 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 Hollington or Petworth and Bury Ward on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hollington 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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