Beach (Littlehampton) vs North Langney

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Beach (Littlehampton) Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      87/100
      North Langney Sussex Police

      Beach (Littlehampton) vs North Langney Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Beach (Littlehampton)
      Sussex Police
      297 crimes / 12m
      ↓1% trend
      38.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      87/100
      Very Safe
      North Langney
      Sussex Police
      80 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.3% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Beach (Littlehampton)
      B North Langney
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      87/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      297
      80
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      300
      79
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1%
      ↑1.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.1%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Beach (Littlehampton)
      B North Langney
      Violent Crime
      109 ↓13%
      22 ↓19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      65 ↑16%
      7 ↓36%
      Other Theft
      16 ↑33%
      10 ↑43%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↑4%
      1 ↓88%
      Burglary
      10 ↑25%
      3 ↑200%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      25 ↑4%
      9 ↑0%
      Drugs
      3 ↓57%
      19 ↑1800%
      Public Order
      17 ↓23%
      3 ↓50%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Shoplifting
      11 ↑175%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓33%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓50%
      2 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B North Langney is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 61/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Beach (Littlehampton) safer than North Langney?

      Beach (Littlehampton) has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 297 crimes in the last 12 months. North Langney has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) with 80 crimes. North Langney scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Beach (Littlehampton) vs North Langney?

      Beach (Littlehampton) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. North Langney shows +1.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Beach (Littlehampton) and North Langney?

      In Beach (Littlehampton), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (109 incidents). In North Langney, it is Violent Crime (22 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Beach (Littlehampton) and North Langney?

      Beach (Littlehampton) recorded 65 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while North Langney recorded 7. 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 Beach (Littlehampton) vs North Langney?

      Violent crime in Beach (Littlehampton) totalled 109 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 22 in North Langney. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Beach (Littlehampton) and North Langney in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Beach (Littlehampton) recorded 300 crimes (now 297, a change of -1%). North Langney recorded 79 crimes previously (now 80, +1.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Beach (Littlehampton) and North 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. Beach (Littlehampton) has a resolution rate of 38.1% and North Langney has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Beach (Littlehampton) and North Langney?

      Beach (Littlehampton) falls within the Sussex Police boundary. North 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 Beach (Littlehampton) and North 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 Beach (Littlehampton) or North Langney on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Beach (Littlehampton) and North Langney. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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