Malling Estate vs Mash Barn

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Malling Estate Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      44/100
      Mash Barn Sussex Police

      Malling Estate vs Mash Barn Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Malling Estate
      Sussex Police
      361 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.7% trend
      21.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      44/100
      Below Average
      Mash Barn
      Sussex Police
      552 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.8% trend
      15.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Malling Estate
      B Mash Barn
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      44/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      361
      552
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      391
      626
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.7%
      ↓11.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.7%
      15.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Malling Estate
      B Mash Barn
      Violent Crime
      91 ↑6%
      153 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      127 ↑35%
      78 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      22 ↓12%
      25 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓14%
      4 ↓50%
      Burglary
      4 ↑100%
      12 ↑50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↓17%
      29 ↓28%
      Drugs
      6 ↑20%
      8 ↓43%
      Public Order
      22 ↑5%
      58 ↑45%
      Robbery
      0
      3 ↓25%
      Shoplifting
      52 ↓57%
      164 ↓36%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓50%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑300%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑20%
      5 ↑25%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑0%
      12 ↑71%
      Overall Verdict
      A Malling Estate is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 44/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Malling Estate safer than Mash Barn?

      Malling Estate has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 361 crimes in the last 12 months. Mash Barn has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) with 552 crimes. Malling Estate scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Malling Estate vs Mash Barn?

      Malling Estate shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Mash Barn shows -11.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Malling Estate and Mash Barn?

      In Malling Estate, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (127 incidents). In Mash Barn, it is Shoplifting (164 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Malling Estate and Mash Barn?

      Malling Estate recorded 127 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Mash Barn recorded 78. 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 Malling Estate vs Mash Barn?

      Violent crime in Malling Estate totalled 91 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 153 in Mash Barn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Malling Estate and Mash Barn in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Malling Estate recorded 391 crimes (now 361, a change of -7.7%). Mash Barn recorded 626 crimes previously (now 552, -11.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Malling Estate and Mash Barn?

      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. Malling Estate has a resolution rate of 21.7% and Mash Barn has 15.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Malling Estate and Mash Barn?

      Malling Estate falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Mash Barn 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 Malling Estate and Mash Barn?

      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 Malling Estate or Mash Barn on a crime map?

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

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