Crowborough West vs Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    75/100
    Crowborough West Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      71/100
      Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat Sussex Police

      Crowborough West vs Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat Results

      A
      75/100
      Safe
      Crowborough West
      Sussex Police
      167 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.2% trend
      38.9% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      71/100
      Safe
      Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat
      Sussex Police
      206 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.3% trend
      66.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Crowborough West
      B Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      71/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      167
      206
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      186
      192
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.2%
      ↑7.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.9%
      66.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Crowborough West
      B Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat
      Violent Crime
      65 ↓3%
      72 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      33 ↑43%
      55 ↑53%
      Other Theft
      8 ↓62%
      14 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓36%
      7 ↓53%
      Burglary
      12 ↑100%
      16 ↓24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      14 ↓13%
      13 ↓32%
      Drugs
      3 ↓25%
      3 ↑0%
      Public Order
      13 ↓7%
      17 ↑42%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      1
      Shoplifting
      4 ↓73%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑100%
      5 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Crowborough West is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 71/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Crowborough West safer than Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat?

      Crowborough West has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 167 crimes in the last 12 months. Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) with 206 crimes. Crowborough West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Crowborough West vs Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat?

      Crowborough West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat shows +7.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Crowborough West and Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat?

      In Crowborough West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (65 incidents). In Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat, it is Violent Crime (72 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Crowborough West and Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat?

      Crowborough West recorded 33 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat recorded 55. 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 Crowborough West vs Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat?

      Violent crime in Crowborough West totalled 65 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 72 in Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Crowborough West and Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Crowborough West recorded 186 crimes (now 167, a change of -10.2%). Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat recorded 192 crimes previously (now 206, +7.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Crowborough West and Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat?

      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. Crowborough West has a resolution rate of 38.9% and Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat has 66.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Crowborough West and Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat?

      Crowborough West falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat 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 Crowborough West and Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat?

      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 Crowborough West or Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Crowborough West and Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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