North Laine vs Preston Park

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    North Laine Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      39/100
      Preston Park Sussex Police

      North Laine vs Preston Park Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      North Laine
      Sussex Police
      2,064 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.6% trend
      35.2% 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 North Laine
      B Preston Park
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      39/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      2,064
      550
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,257
      562
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.6%
      ↓2.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.2%
      38.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A North Laine
      B Preston Park
      Violent Crime
      526 ↓16%
      188 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      473 ↑5%
      101 ↑7%
      Other Theft
      152 ↓8%
      52 ↑16%
      Vehicle Crime
      28 ↓63%
      21 ↓56%
      Burglary
      58 ↓26%
      17 ↓39%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      105 ↓23%
      43 ↓26%
      Drugs
      95 ↑1%
      23 ↑15%
      Public Order
      208 ↓23%
      43 ↓20%
      Robbery
      28 ↑8%
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      276 ↑48%
      18 ↑50%
      Theft from Person
      25 ↓39%
      13 ↑1200%
      Bicycle Theft
      25 ↓46%
      11 ↓45%
      Possession of Weapons
      25 ↑19%
      2 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      40 ↑8%
      14 ↑27%
      Overall Verdict
      B Preston Park is the safer choice — scoring 39/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is North Laine safer than Preston Park?

      North Laine has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,064 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 North Laine vs Preston Park?

      North Laine shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.6% — meaning total crimes fell 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 North Laine and Preston Park?

      In North Laine, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (526 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 North Laine and Preston Park?

      North Laine recorded 473 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 North Laine vs Preston Park?

      Violent crime in North Laine totalled 526 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 North Laine and Preston Park in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, North Laine recorded 2,257 crimes (now 2,064, a change of -8.6%). Preston Park recorded 562 crimes previously (now 550, -2.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in North Laine 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. North Laine has a resolution rate of 35.2% and Preston Park has 38.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers North Laine and Preston Park?

      North Laine 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 North Laine 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 North Laine or Preston Park on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both North Laine 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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