Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John vs Withdean

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
      22/100
      Withdean Sussex Police

      Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John vs Withdean 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
      22/100
      High Crime
      Withdean
      Sussex Police
      674 crimes / 12m
      ↑18.5% trend
      29.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John
      B Withdean
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      22/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      207
      674
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      173
      569
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑19.7%
      ↑18.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.3%
      29.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John
      B Withdean
      Violent Crime
      91 ↑54%
      227 ↑30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      29 ↓3%
      127 ↑53%
      Other Theft
      15 ↓21%
      63 ↑13%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓67%
      24 ↓56%
      Burglary
      8 ↓33%
      36 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      29 ↑142%
      55 ↑6%
      Drugs
      6 ↑500%
      34 ↑100%
      Public Order
      10 ↑0%
      58 ↑26%
      Robbery
      1
      6 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↓83%
      Theft from Person
      1
      17 ↑21%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      8 ↓47%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓50%
      7 ↓22%
      Other Crime
      8 ↓11%
      11 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

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

      Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 207 crimes in the last 12 months. Withdean has a safety score of 22/100 (High Crime) with 674 crimes. Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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. Withdean shows +18.5% (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 Withdean?

      In Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (91 incidents). In Withdean, it is Violent Crime (227 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 Withdean?

      Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John recorded 29 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Withdean recorded 127. 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 Withdean?

      Violent crime in Chailey, East Chiltington, Plumpton and St John totalled 91 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 227 in Withdean. 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 Withdean 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%). Withdean recorded 569 crimes previously (now 674, +18.5%).

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

      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 Withdean has 29.8%. 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 Withdean?

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

      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 Withdean on a crime map?

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

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