Sandown and Lake vs Sidlesham

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Sandown and Lake Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      75/100
      Sidlesham Sussex Police

      Sandown and Lake vs Sidlesham Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Sandown and Lake
      Hampshire Constabulary
      1,333 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.8% trend
      19.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      75/100
      Safe
      Sidlesham
      Sussex Police
      108 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.6% trend
      42.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sandown and Lake
      B Sidlesham
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      75/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,333
      108
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,583
      86
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.8%
      ↑25.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.3%
      42.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sandown and Lake
      B Sidlesham
      Violent Crime
      517 ↓18%
      34 ↑55%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      204 ↓1%
      38 ↑31%
      Other Theft
      65 ↓38%
      5 ↑67%
      Vehicle Crime
      26 ↓26%
      3 ↓63%
      Burglary
      36 ↓14%
      3 ↑50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      99 ↓28%
      11 ↓8%
      Drugs
      58 ↑0%
      1
      Public Order
      110 ↓1%
      10 ↑67%
      Robbery
      16 ↑100%
      0
      Shoplifting
      148 ↓22%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      11 ↓27%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓38%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↓26%
      0
      Other Crime
      24 ↑26%
      2 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sidlesham is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sandown and Lake safer than Sidlesham?

      Sandown and Lake has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,333 crimes in the last 12 months. Sidlesham has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 108 crimes. Sidlesham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sandown and Lake vs Sidlesham?

      Sandown and Lake shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sidlesham shows +25.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Sandown and Lake and Sidlesham?

      In Sandown and Lake, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (517 incidents). In Sidlesham, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (38 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sandown and Lake and Sidlesham?

      Sandown and Lake recorded 204 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sidlesham recorded 38. 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 Sandown and Lake vs Sidlesham?

      Violent crime in Sandown and Lake totalled 517 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 34 in Sidlesham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Sandown and Lake and Sidlesham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sandown and Lake recorded 1,583 crimes (now 1,333, a change of -15.8%). Sidlesham recorded 86 crimes previously (now 108, +25.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sandown and Lake and Sidlesham?

      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. Sandown and Lake has a resolution rate of 19.3% and Sidlesham has 42.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sandown and Lake and Sidlesham?

      Sandown and Lake falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Sidlesham 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 Sandown and Lake and Sidlesham?

      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 Sandown and Lake or Sidlesham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Sandown and Lake and Sidlesham. 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.