Moulsecoomb vs Preston Park

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    25/100
    Moulsecoomb Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      39/100
      Preston Park Sussex Police

      Moulsecoomb vs Preston Park Results

      A
      25/100
      Below Average
      Moulsecoomb
      Sussex Police
      599 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.7% trend
      36.2% 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 Moulsecoomb
      B Preston Park
      Safety Score
      25/100 Below Average
      39/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      599
      550
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      551
      562
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.7%
      ↓2.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.2%
      38.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Moulsecoomb
      B Preston Park
      Violent Crime
      282 ↑12%
      188 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      92 ↑74%
      101 ↑7%
      Other Theft
      42 ↑27%
      52 ↑16%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↓33%
      21 ↓56%
      Burglary
      14 ↓42%
      17 ↓39%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      40 ↓5%
      43 ↓26%
      Drugs
      42 ↑0%
      23 ↑15%
      Public Order
      43 ↓4%
      43 ↓20%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      1
      18 ↑50%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓33%
      13 ↑1200%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓43%
      11 ↓45%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑22%
      2 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      14 ↓33%
      14 ↑27%
      Overall Verdict
      B Preston Park is the safer choice — scoring 39/100 vs 25/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Moulsecoomb safer than Preston Park?

      Moulsecoomb has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) and recorded 599 crimes in the last 12 months. Preston Park has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) with 550 crimes. Preston Park scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Moulsecoomb vs Preston Park?

      Moulsecoomb shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.7% — 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 Moulsecoomb and Preston Park?

      In Moulsecoomb, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (282 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 Moulsecoomb and Preston Park?

      Moulsecoomb recorded 92 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 Moulsecoomb vs Preston Park?

      Violent crime in Moulsecoomb totalled 282 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 Moulsecoomb and Preston Park in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Moulsecoomb recorded 551 crimes (now 599, a change of +8.7%). Preston Park recorded 562 crimes previously (now 550, -2.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Moulsecoomb 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. Moulsecoomb has a resolution rate of 36.2% and Preston Park has 38.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Moulsecoomb and Preston Park?

      Moulsecoomb 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 Moulsecoomb 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 Moulsecoomb or Preston Park on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Moulsecoomb and Preston Park. 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.