Beach (Littlehampton) vs Pevensey and Westham

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Beach (Littlehampton) Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      35/100
      Pevensey and Westham Sussex Police

      Beach (Littlehampton) vs Pevensey and Westham Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Beach (Littlehampton)
      Sussex Police
      297 crimes / 12m
      ↓1% trend
      38.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      35/100
      Below Average
      Pevensey and Westham
      Sussex Police
      585 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.7% trend
      35.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Beach (Littlehampton)
      B Pevensey and Westham
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      35/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      297
      585
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      300
      589
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1%
      ↓0.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.1%
      35.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Beach (Littlehampton)
      B Pevensey and Westham
      Violent Crime
      109 ↓13%
      217 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      65 ↑16%
      136 ↑30%
      Other Theft
      16 ↑33%
      47 ↑21%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↑4%
      19 ↓42%
      Burglary
      10 ↑25%
      10 ↓47%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      25 ↑4%
      46 ↓15%
      Drugs
      3 ↓57%
      11 ↓39%
      Public Order
      17 ↓23%
      48 ↑55%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      4 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      11 ↑175%
      19 ↓60%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      4 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓33%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      2 ↓71%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓50%
      20 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Beach (Littlehampton) is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 35/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Beach (Littlehampton) safer than Pevensey and Westham?

      Beach (Littlehampton) has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 297 crimes in the last 12 months. Pevensey and Westham has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) with 585 crimes. Beach (Littlehampton) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Beach (Littlehampton) vs Pevensey and Westham?

      Beach (Littlehampton) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pevensey and Westham shows -0.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Beach (Littlehampton) and Pevensey and Westham?

      In Beach (Littlehampton), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (109 incidents). In Pevensey and Westham, it is Violent Crime (217 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Beach (Littlehampton) and Pevensey and Westham?

      Beach (Littlehampton) recorded 65 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pevensey and Westham recorded 136. 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 Pevensey and Westham?

      Violent crime in Beach (Littlehampton) totalled 109 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 217 in Pevensey and Westham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Beach (Littlehampton) and Pevensey and Westham 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%). Pevensey and Westham recorded 589 crimes previously (now 585, -0.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Beach (Littlehampton) and Pevensey and Westham?

      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 Pevensey and Westham has 35.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Beach (Littlehampton) and Pevensey and Westham?

      Beach (Littlehampton) falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Pevensey and Westham 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 Pevensey and Westham?

      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 Pevensey and Westham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Beach (Littlehampton) and Pevensey and Westham. 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.