Bevendean vs West Green

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    60/100
    Bevendean Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      12/100
      West Green Sussex Police

      Bevendean vs West Green Results

      A
      60/100
      Average
      Bevendean
      Sussex Police
      257 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.3% trend
      37.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      12/100
      High Crime
      West Green
      Sussex Police
      1,051 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.3% trend
      34.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bevendean
      B West Green
      Safety Score
      60/100 Average
      12/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      257
      1,051
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      223
      1,286
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑15.3%
      ↓18.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.5%
      34.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bevendean
      B West Green
      Violent Crime
      106 ↑25%
      366 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      46 ↑28%
      150 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      12 ↓20%
      79 ↓2%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓27%
      35 ↓15%
      Burglary
      10 ↑11%
      31 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      25 ↑4%
      44 ↓27%
      Drugs
      10 ↓23%
      36 ↑16%
      Public Order
      25 ↑14%
      90 ↓20%
      Robbery
      2
      14 ↑56%
      Shoplifting
      0
      153 ↓59%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      6 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      18 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      11 ↓39%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑60%
      18 ↑64%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bevendean is the safer choice — scoring 60/100 vs 12/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bevendean safer than West Green?

      Bevendean has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 257 crimes in the last 12 months. West Green has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) with 1,051 crimes. Bevendean scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bevendean vs West Green?

      Bevendean shows a year-on-year crime trend of +15.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Green shows -18.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bevendean and West Green?

      In Bevendean, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (106 incidents). In West Green, it is Violent Crime (366 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bevendean and West Green?

      Bevendean recorded 46 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Green recorded 150. 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 Bevendean vs West Green?

      Violent crime in Bevendean totalled 106 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 366 in West Green. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bevendean and West Green in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bevendean recorded 223 crimes (now 257, a change of +15.3%). West Green recorded 1,286 crimes previously (now 1,051, -18.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bevendean and West Green?

      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. Bevendean has a resolution rate of 37.5% and West Green has 34.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bevendean and West Green?

      Bevendean falls within the Sussex Police boundary. West Green 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 Bevendean and West Green?

      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 Bevendean or West Green on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bevendean and West Green. 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.