Aldwick West vs Sidlesham

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    47/100
    Aldwick West Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      85/100
      Sidlesham Sussex Police

      Aldwick West vs Sidlesham Results

      A
      47/100
      Average
      Aldwick West
      Sussex Police
      409 crimes / 12m
      ↑219.5% trend
      31.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Sidlesham
      Sussex Police
      82 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.2% trend
      37.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aldwick West
      B Sidlesham
      Safety Score
      47/100 Average
      85/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      409
      82
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      128
      99
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑219.5%
      ↓17.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.5%
      37.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aldwick West
      B Sidlesham
      Violent Crime
      134 ↑168%
      29 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      112 ↑433%
      26 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      24 ↑140%
      4 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓11%
      3 ↓50%
      Burglary
      12 ↑50%
      4 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      39 ↑160%
      10 ↓23%
      Drugs
      7 ↑600%
      1
      Public Order
      35 ↑338%
      4 ↓60%
      Robbery
      1
      0
      Shoplifting
      17 ↑1600%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      6
      0
      Other Crime
      13 ↑160%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sidlesham is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 47/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aldwick West safer than Sidlesham?

      Aldwick West has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) and recorded 409 crimes in the last 12 months. Sidlesham has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) with 82 crimes. Sidlesham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aldwick West vs Sidlesham?

      Aldwick West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +219.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sidlesham shows -17.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aldwick West and Sidlesham?

      In Aldwick West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (134 incidents). In Sidlesham, it is Violent Crime (29 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aldwick West and Sidlesham?

      Aldwick West recorded 112 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sidlesham recorded 26. 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 Aldwick West vs Sidlesham?

      Violent crime in Aldwick West totalled 134 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 29 in Sidlesham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aldwick West and Sidlesham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aldwick West recorded 128 crimes (now 409, a change of +219.5%). Sidlesham recorded 99 crimes previously (now 82, -17.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aldwick West 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. Aldwick West has a resolution rate of 31.5% and Sidlesham has 37.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aldwick West and Sidlesham?

      Aldwick West falls within the Sussex Police 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 Aldwick West 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 Aldwick West or Sidlesham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aldwick West 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.