Denne and Forest vs West Green

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Denne and Forest Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      12/100
      West Green Sussex Police

      Denne and Forest vs West Green Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Denne and Forest
      Sussex Police
      1,946 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.6% trend
      39.4% 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 Denne and Forest
      B West Green
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      12/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,946
      1,051
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,826
      1,286
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.6%
      ↓18.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39.4%
      34.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Denne and Forest
      B West Green
      Violent Crime
      513 ↓5%
      366 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      361 ↑31%
      150 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      86 ↓17%
      79 ↓2%
      Vehicle Crime
      33 ↓54%
      35 ↓15%
      Burglary
      32 ↑14%
      31 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      135 ↑14%
      44 ↓27%
      Drugs
      29 ↓19%
      36 ↑16%
      Public Order
      135 ↓24%
      90 ↓20%
      Robbery
      29 ↑480%
      14 ↑56%
      Shoplifting
      514 ↑32%
      153 ↓59%
      Theft from Person
      24 ↓14%
      6 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      21 ↓13%
      18 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↓20%
      11 ↓39%
      Other Crime
      22 ↑29%
      18 ↑64%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Green is the safer choice — scoring 12/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Denne and Forest safer than West Green?

      Denne and Forest has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,946 crimes in the last 12 months. West Green has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) with 1,051 crimes. West Green scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Denne and Forest vs West Green?

      Denne and Forest shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.6% — 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 Denne and Forest and West Green?

      In Denne and Forest, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (514 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 Denne and Forest and West Green?

      Denne and Forest recorded 361 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 Denne and Forest vs West Green?

      Violent crime in Denne and Forest totalled 513 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 Denne and Forest and West Green in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Denne and Forest recorded 1,826 crimes (now 1,946, a change of +6.6%). West Green recorded 1,286 crimes previously (now 1,051, -18.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Denne and Forest 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. Denne and Forest has a resolution rate of 39.4% and West Green has 34.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Denne and Forest and West Green?

      Denne and Forest 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 Denne and Forest 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 Denne and Forest or West Green on a crime map?

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

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