Marsham vs Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    79/100
    Marsham Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst Sussex Police

      Marsham vs Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst Results

      A
      79/100
      Safe
      Marsham
      Sussex Police
      116 crimes / 12m
      ↓24.2% trend
      14.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      74/100
      Safe
      Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst
      Sussex Police
      117 crimes / 12m
      ↑31.5% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Marsham
      B Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst
      Safety Score
      79/100 Safe
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      116
      117
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      153
      89
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓24.2%
      ↑31.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.3%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Marsham
      B Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst
      Violent Crime
      55 ↑10%
      38 ↑27%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      16 ↓27%
      17 ↑13%
      Other Theft
      9 ↓47%
      15 ↑88%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓62%
      6 ↓25%
      Burglary
      10 ↓9%
      11 ↑83%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      9 ↓44%
      9 ↑29%
      Drugs
      2 ↓60%
      4
      Public Order
      6 ↓45%
      8 ↓11%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓50%
      5 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      A Marsham is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 74/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Marsham safer than Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst?

      Marsham has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 116 crimes in the last 12 months. Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 117 crimes. Marsham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Marsham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -24.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst shows +31.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Marsham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (55 incidents). In Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst, it is Violent Crime (38 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Marsham recorded 16 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst recorded 17. 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 Marsham vs Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst?

      Violent crime in Marsham totalled 55 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 38 in Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Marsham recorded 153 crimes (now 116, a change of -24.2%). Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst recorded 89 crimes previously (now 117, +31.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Marsham 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. Marsham has a resolution rate of 14.3% and Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

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

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

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Marsham 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.

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