Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John vs Seaford West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      76/100
      Seaford West Sussex Police

      Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John vs Seaford West Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John
      Sussex Police
      207 crimes / 12m
      ↑19.7% trend
      14.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      76/100
      Safe
      Seaford West
      Sussex Police
      123 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.1% trend
      60% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John
      B Seaford West
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      76/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      207
      123
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      173
      105
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑19.7%
      ↑17.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.3%
      60%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John
      B Seaford West
      Violent Crime
      91 ↑54%
      49 ↑17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      29 ↓3%
      31 ↑82%
      Other Theft
      15 ↓21%
      10 ↑25%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓67%
      2 ↓75%
      Burglary
      8 ↓33%
      3 ↑50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      29 ↑142%
      13 ↑44%
      Drugs
      6 ↑500%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      10 ↑0%
      4 ↓64%
      Robbery
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      8 ↓11%
      6 ↑500%
      Overall Verdict
      B Seaford West is the safer choice — scoring 76/100 vs 61/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John safer than Seaford West?

      Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 207 crimes in the last 12 months. Seaford West has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) with 123 crimes. Seaford West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John vs Seaford West?

      Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John shows a year-on-year crime trend of +19.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Seaford West shows +17.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John and Seaford West?

      In Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (91 incidents). In Seaford West, it is Violent Crime (49 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John and Seaford West?

      Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John recorded 29 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Seaford West recorded 31. 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 Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John vs Seaford West?

      Violent crime in Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John totalled 91 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 49 in Seaford West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John and Seaford West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John recorded 173 crimes (now 207, a change of +19.7%). Seaford West recorded 105 crimes previously (now 123, +17.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John and Seaford West?

      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. Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John has a resolution rate of 14.3% and Seaford West has 60%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John and Seaford West?

      Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Seaford West 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 Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John and Seaford West?

      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 Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John or Seaford West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John and Seaford West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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