Angmering vs Ashdown

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    31/100
    Angmering Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      36/100
      Ashdown Sussex Police

      Angmering vs Ashdown Results

      A
      31/100
      Below Average
      Angmering
      Sussex Police
      540 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.4% trend
      26.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      36/100
      Below Average
      Ashdown
      Sussex Police
      558 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.5% trend
      34% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Angmering
      B Ashdown
      Safety Score
      31/100 Below Average
      36/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      540
      558
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      460
      519
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑17.4%
      ↑7.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.2%
      34%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Angmering
      B Ashdown
      Violent Crime
      219 ↑21%
      194 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      105 ↑35%
      81 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      26 ↓21%
      32 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↓19%
      22 ↓8%
      Burglary
      20 ↓5%
      8 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      45 ↑7%
      47 ↓10%
      Drugs
      14 ↑100%
      12 ↑20%
      Public Order
      38 ↑15%
      34 ↓29%
      Robbery
      5 ↑150%
      6 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      15 ↑50%
      105 ↑156%
      Theft from Person
      2
      2 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      9
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑14%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      13 ↓35%
      12 ↓20%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ashdown is the safer choice — scoring 36/100 vs 31/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Angmering safer than Ashdown?

      Angmering has a safety score of 31/100 (Below Average) and recorded 540 crimes in the last 12 months. Ashdown has a safety score of 36/100 (Below Average) with 558 crimes. Ashdown scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Angmering vs Ashdown?

      Angmering shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Ashdown shows +7.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Angmering and Ashdown?

      In Angmering, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (219 incidents). In Ashdown, it is Violent Crime (194 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Angmering and Ashdown?

      Angmering recorded 105 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ashdown recorded 81. 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 Angmering vs Ashdown?

      Violent crime in Angmering totalled 219 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 194 in Ashdown. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Angmering and Ashdown in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Angmering recorded 460 crimes (now 540, a change of +17.4%). Ashdown recorded 519 crimes previously (now 558, +7.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Angmering and Ashdown?

      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. Angmering has a resolution rate of 26.2% and Ashdown has 34%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Angmering and Ashdown?

      Angmering falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Ashdown 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 Angmering and Ashdown?

      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 Angmering or Ashdown on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Angmering and Ashdown. 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.