Kewhurst vs Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Kewhurst Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      85/100
      Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst Sussex Police

      Kewhurst vs Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Kewhurst
      Sussex Police
      881 crimes / 12m
      ↑376.2% trend
      30.6% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst
      Sussex Police
      48 crimes / 12m
      ↓56.8% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kewhurst
      B Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      85/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      881
      48
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      185
      111
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑376.2%
      ↓56.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.6%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kewhurst
      B Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst
      Violent Crime
      324 ↑376%
      18 ↓50%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      182 ↑250%
      9 ↓36%
      Other Theft
      52 ↑373%
      2 ↓88%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↑120%
      2 ↓75%
      Burglary
      15 ↑400%
      4 ↓60%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      66 ↑288%
      4 ↓50%
      Drugs
      17 ↑750%
      2 ↑0%
      Public Order
      79 ↑394%
      3 ↓67%
      Robbery
      3
      0
      Shoplifting
      97 ↑1840%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓33%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      5
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑200%
      2 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      22 ↑2100%
      2 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kewhurst safer than Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst?

      Kewhurst has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 881 crimes in the last 12 months. Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) with 48 crimes. Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kewhurst vs Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst?

      Kewhurst shows a year-on-year crime trend of +376.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst shows -56.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kewhurst and Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst?

      In Kewhurst, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (324 incidents). In Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst, it is Violent Crime (18 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kewhurst and Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst?

      Kewhurst recorded 182 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst recorded 9. 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 Kewhurst vs Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst?

      Violent crime in Kewhurst totalled 324 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 18 in Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kewhurst and Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kewhurst recorded 185 crimes (now 881, a change of +376.2%). Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst recorded 111 crimes previously (now 48, -56.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kewhurst and Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst?

      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. Kewhurst has a resolution rate of 30.6% and Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kewhurst and Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst?

      Kewhurst falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst 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 Kewhurst and Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst?

      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 Kewhurst or Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.