St Thomas vs Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    St Thomas Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      87/100
      Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington Sussex Police

      St Thomas vs Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      St Thomas
      Hampshire Constabulary
      3,686 crimes / 12m
      ↑45.9% trend
      27.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      87/100
      Very Safe
      Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington
      Sussex Police
      70 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.6% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A St Thomas
      B Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      87/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,686
      70
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,526
      81
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑45.9%
      ↓13.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.7%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A St Thomas
      B Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington
      Violent Crime
      1,442 ↑38%
      11 ↓69%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      400 ↑79%
      13 ↑30%
      Other Theft
      263 ↑78%
      10 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      132 ↑55%
      2 ↓67%
      Burglary
      101 ↑22%
      6 ↑500%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      214 ↑8%
      8 ↑167%
      Drugs
      163 ↑50%
      3 ↑50%
      Public Order
      298 ↑38%
      10 ↑43%
      Robbery
      63 ↑117%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      386 ↑65%
      1 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      28 ↑17%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      73 ↑26%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      69 ↑60%
      4 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      54 ↑93%
      2
      Overall Verdict
      B Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is St Thomas safer than Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington?

      St Thomas has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,686 crimes in the last 12 months. Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) with 70 crimes. Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in St Thomas vs Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington?

      St Thomas shows a year-on-year crime trend of +45.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington shows -13.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in St Thomas and Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington?

      In St Thomas, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,442 incidents). In Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (13 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between St Thomas and Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington?

      St Thomas recorded 400 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington recorded 13. 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 St Thomas vs Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington?

      Violent crime in St Thomas totalled 1,442 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 11 in Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in St Thomas and Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, St Thomas recorded 2,526 crimes (now 3,686, a change of +45.9%). Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington recorded 81 crimes previously (now 70, -13.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in St Thomas and Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington?

      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. St Thomas has a resolution rate of 27.7% and Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers St Thomas and Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington?

      St Thomas falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington 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 St Thomas and Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington?

      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 St Thomas or Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both St Thomas and Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington. 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.