Sidney Sussex vs Waltham

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Sidney Sussex Humberside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      79/100
      Waltham Humberside Police

      Sidney Sussex vs Waltham Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Sidney Sussex
      Humberside Police
      2,749 crimes / 12m
      ↑40.8% trend
      29.9% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      79/100
      Safe
      Waltham
      Humberside Police
      151 crimes / 12m
      ↓41.5% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sidney Sussex
      B Waltham
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      79/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,749
      151
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,953
      258
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑40.8%
      ↓41.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.9%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sidney Sussex
      B Waltham
      Violent Crime
      980 ↑14%
      75 ↓39%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      189 ↑55%
      17 ↓41%
      Other Theft
      92 ↓1%
      9 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      102 ↑82%
      4 ↓56%
      Burglary
      83 ↑15%
      8 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      254 ↑23%
      15 ↓25%
      Drugs
      49 ↑96%
      2 ↑0%
      Public Order
      194 ↑8%
      14 ↓55%
      Robbery
      19 ↑36%
      1
      Shoplifting
      644 ↑191%
      2 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      13 ↑44%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      17 ↑13%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      25 ↑39%
      0
      Other Crime
      88 ↑42%
      3 ↓63%
      Overall Verdict
      B Waltham is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sidney Sussex safer than Waltham?

      Sidney Sussex has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,749 crimes in the last 12 months. Waltham has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 151 crimes. Waltham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sidney Sussex vs Waltham?

      Sidney Sussex shows a year-on-year crime trend of +40.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Waltham shows -41.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Sidney Sussex and Waltham?

      In Sidney Sussex, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (980 incidents). In Waltham, it is Violent Crime (75 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sidney Sussex and Waltham?

      Sidney Sussex recorded 189 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waltham recorded 17. 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 Sidney Sussex vs Waltham?

      Violent crime in Sidney Sussex totalled 980 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 75 in Waltham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Sidney Sussex and Waltham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sidney Sussex recorded 1,953 crimes (now 2,749, a change of +40.8%). Waltham recorded 258 crimes previously (now 151, -41.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sidney Sussex and Waltham?

      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. Sidney Sussex has a resolution rate of 29.9% and Waltham has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sidney Sussex and Waltham?

      Sidney Sussex falls within the Humberside Police boundary. Waltham is covered by Humberside Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Sidney Sussex and Waltham?

      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 Sidney Sussex or Waltham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Sidney Sussex and Waltham. 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.