Barnham vs West Langney

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    18/100
    Barnham Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      64/100
      West Langney Sussex Police

      Barnham vs West Langney Results

      A
      18/100
      High Crime
      Barnham
      Sussex Police
      751 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.2% trend
      24.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      64/100
      Average
      West Langney
      Sussex Police
      307 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.9% trend
      35% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barnham
      B West Langney
      Safety Score
      18/100 High Crime
      64/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      751
      307
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      760
      337
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.2%
      ↓8.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.3%
      35%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnham
      B West Langney
      Violent Crime
      254 ↑34%
      103 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      150 ↑6%
      53 ↑26%
      Other Theft
      38 ↑15%
      22 ↓29%
      Vehicle Crime
      60 ↑107%
      9 ↓40%
      Burglary
      31 ↑3%
      11 ↓35%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      63 ↓16%
      5 ↓84%
      Drugs
      23 ↑77%
      11 ↑267%
      Public Order
      49 ↓4%
      29 ↑38%
      Robbery
      4 ↑33%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      50 ↓70%
      49 ↓6%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑100%
      2 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      9 ↓10%
      10 ↑11%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Langney is the safer choice — scoring 64/100 vs 18/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barnham safer than West Langney?

      Barnham has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) and recorded 751 crimes in the last 12 months. West Langney has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) with 307 crimes. West Langney scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barnham vs West Langney?

      Barnham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Langney shows -8.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barnham and West Langney?

      In Barnham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (254 incidents). In West Langney, it is Violent Crime (103 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnham and West Langney?

      Barnham recorded 150 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Langney recorded 53. 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 Barnham vs West Langney?

      Violent crime in Barnham totalled 254 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 103 in West Langney. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barnham and West Langney in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barnham recorded 760 crimes (now 751, a change of -1.2%). West Langney recorded 337 crimes previously (now 307, -8.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnham and West Langney?

      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. Barnham has a resolution rate of 24.3% and West Langney has 35%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barnham and West Langney?

      Barnham falls within the Sussex Police boundary. West Langney 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 Barnham and West Langney?

      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 Barnham or West Langney on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barnham and West Langney. 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.