Peverel vs Preston Park

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    60/100
    Peverel Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      39/100
      Preston Park Sussex Police

      Peverel vs Preston Park Results

      A
      60/100
      Average
      Peverel
      Sussex Police
      302 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.5% trend
      28.6% 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 Peverel
      B Preston Park
      Safety Score
      60/100 Average
      39/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      302
      550
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      313
      562
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.5%
      ↓2.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      38.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Peverel
      B Preston Park
      Violent Crime
      112 ↑14%
      188 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      43 ↑16%
      101 ↑7%
      Other Theft
      13 ↓19%
      52 ↑16%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↑33%
      21 ↓56%
      Burglary
      4 ↓50%
      17 ↓39%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      21 ↓51%
      43 ↓26%
      Drugs
      12 ↑20%
      23 ↑15%
      Public Order
      21 ↑11%
      43 ↓20%
      Robbery
      7
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      49 ↓29%
      18 ↑50%
      Theft from Person
      2
      13 ↑1200%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      11 ↓45%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑100%
      2 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓14%
      14 ↑27%
      Overall Verdict
      A Peverel is the safer choice — scoring 60/100 vs 39/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Peverel safer than Preston Park?

      Peverel has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 302 crimes in the last 12 months. Preston Park has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) with 550 crimes. Peverel scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Peverel vs Preston Park?

      Peverel shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.5% — 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 Peverel and Preston Park?

      In Peverel, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (112 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 Peverel and Preston Park?

      Peverel recorded 43 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 Peverel vs Preston Park?

      Violent crime in Peverel totalled 112 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 Peverel and Preston Park in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Peverel recorded 313 crimes (now 302, a change of -3.5%). Preston Park recorded 562 crimes previously (now 550, -2.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Peverel 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. Peverel has a resolution rate of 28.6% and Preston Park has 38.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Peverel and Preston Park?

      Peverel 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 Peverel 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 Peverel or Preston Park on a crime map?

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