Lucastes and Bolnore Village vs Preston Park

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
      39/100
      Preston Park Sussex Police

      Lucastes and Bolnore Village vs Preston Park 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
      39/100
      Below Average
      Preston Park
      Sussex Police
      550 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.1% trend
      38.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lucastes and Bolnore Village
      B Preston Park
      Safety Score
      63/100 Average
      39/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      291
      550
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      272
      562
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7%
      ↓2.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      55.6%
      38.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lucastes and Bolnore Village
      B Preston Park
      Violent Crime
      91 ↓19%
      188 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      65 ↑51%
      101 ↑7%
      Other Theft
      22 ↓8%
      52 ↑16%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↑11%
      21 ↓56%
      Burglary
      16 ↑60%
      17 ↓39%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      33 ↑57%
      43 ↓26%
      Drugs
      3 ↓40%
      23 ↑15%
      Public Order
      22 ↓4%
      43 ↓20%
      Robbery
      7
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      16 ↑433%
      18 ↑50%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      13 ↑1200%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓88%
      11 ↓45%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓67%
      2 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓60%
      14 ↑27%
      Overall Verdict
      A Lucastes and Bolnore Village is the safer choice — scoring 63/100 vs 39/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lucastes and Bolnore Village safer than Preston Park?

      Lucastes and Bolnore Village has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 291 crimes in the last 12 months. Preston Park has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) with 550 crimes. Lucastes and Bolnore Village scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lucastes and Bolnore Village vs Preston Park?

      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. Preston Park shows -2.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Lucastes and Bolnore Village and Preston Park?

      In Lucastes and Bolnore Village, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (91 incidents). In Preston Park, it is Violent Crime (188 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lucastes and Bolnore Village and Preston Park?

      Lucastes and Bolnore Village recorded 65 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Preston Park recorded 101. 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 Preston Park?

      Violent crime in Lucastes and Bolnore Village totalled 91 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 188 in Preston Park. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lucastes and Bolnore Village and Preston Park 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%). Preston Park recorded 562 crimes previously (now 550, -2.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lucastes and Bolnore Village and Preston Park?

      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 Preston Park has 38.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lucastes and Bolnore Village and Preston Park?

      Lucastes and Bolnore Village falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Preston Park 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 Preston Park?

      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 Preston Park on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Lucastes and Bolnore Village and Preston Park. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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