Lucastes and Bolnore Village vs Petworth and Bury Ward

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    63/100
    Lucastes and Bolnore Village Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      52/100
      Petworth and Bury Ward Sussex Police

      Lucastes and Bolnore Village vs Petworth and Bury Ward Results

      A
      63/100
      Average
      Lucastes and Bolnore Village
      Sussex Police
      291 crimes / 12m
      ↑7% trend
      55.6% 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 Lucastes and Bolnore Village
      B Petworth and Bury Ward
      Safety Score
      63/100 Average
      52/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      291
      383
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      272
      301
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7%
      ↑27.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      55.6%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lucastes and Bolnore Village
      B Petworth and Bury Ward
      Violent Crime
      91 ↓19%
      113 ↑51%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      65 ↑51%
      93 ↑35%
      Other Theft
      22 ↓8%
      41 ↑64%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↑11%
      28 ↓35%
      Burglary
      16 ↑60%
      18 ↓18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      33 ↑57%
      39 ↑70%
      Drugs
      3 ↓40%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      22 ↓4%
      31 ↑55%
      Robbery
      7
      1
      Shoplifting
      16 ↑433%
      8 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓88%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓67%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓60%
      5 ↓58%
      Overall Verdict
      A Lucastes and Bolnore Village is the safer choice — scoring 63/100 vs 52/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lucastes and Bolnore Village safer than Petworth and Bury Ward?

      Lucastes and Bolnore Village has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 291 crimes in the last 12 months. Petworth and Bury Ward has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) with 383 crimes. Lucastes and Bolnore Village scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lucastes and Bolnore Village vs Petworth and Bury Ward?

      Lucastes and Bolnore Village shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7% — 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 Lucastes and Bolnore Village and Petworth and Bury Ward?

      In Lucastes and Bolnore Village, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (91 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 Lucastes and Bolnore Village and Petworth and Bury Ward?

      Lucastes and Bolnore Village recorded 65 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 Lucastes and Bolnore Village vs Petworth and Bury Ward?

      Violent crime in Lucastes and Bolnore Village totalled 91 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 Lucastes and Bolnore Village and Petworth and Bury Ward in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lucastes and Bolnore Village recorded 272 crimes (now 291, a change of +7%). Petworth and Bury Ward recorded 301 crimes previously (now 383, +27.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lucastes and Bolnore Village 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. Lucastes and Bolnore Village has a resolution rate of 55.6% 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 Lucastes and Bolnore Village and Petworth and Bury Ward?

      Lucastes and Bolnore Village 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 Lucastes and Bolnore Village 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 Lucastes and Bolnore Village or Petworth and Bury Ward on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Lucastes and Bolnore Village 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.

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