Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat vs Elm Grove

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    80/100
    Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Elm Grove Sussex Police

      Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat vs Elm Grove Results

      A
      80/100
      Safe
      Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat
      Sussex Police
      128 crimes / 12m
      ↓38.2% trend
      20% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Elm Grove
      Sussex Police
      4,193 crimes / 12m
      ↑636.9% trend
      31.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat
      B Elm Grove
      Safety Score
      80/100 Safe
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      128
      4,193
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      207
      569
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓38.2%
      ↑636.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      31.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat
      B Elm Grove
      Violent Crime
      45 ↓35%
      1,293 ↑516%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      36 ↓16%
      915 ↑989%
      Other Theft
      11 ↓15%
      254 ↑747%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓69%
      101 ↑159%
      Burglary
      6 ↓77%
      103 ↑255%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      8 ↓53%
      289 ↑528%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      181 ↑376%
      Public Order
      12 ↑20%
      335 ↑679%
      Robbery
      1
      43 ↑1333%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      473 ↑3053%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      23 ↑475%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      49 ↑513%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      57 ↑280%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓88%
      77 ↑1440%
      Overall Verdict
      A Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat is the safer choice — scoring 80/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat safer than Elm Grove?

      Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat has a safety score of 80/100 (Safe) and recorded 128 crimes in the last 12 months. Elm Grove has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 4,193 crimes. Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat vs Elm Grove?

      Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat shows a year-on-year crime trend of -38.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Elm Grove shows +636.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat and Elm Grove?

      In Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (45 incidents). In Elm Grove, it is Violent Crime (1,293 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat and Elm Grove?

      Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat recorded 36 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Elm Grove recorded 915. 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 Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat vs Elm Grove?

      Violent crime in Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat totalled 45 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,293 in Elm Grove. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat recorded 207 crimes (now 128, a change of -38.2%). Elm Grove recorded 569 crimes previously (now 4,193, +636.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat and Elm Grove?

      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. Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat has a resolution rate of 20% and Elm Grove has 31.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat and Elm Grove?

      Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Elm Grove 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 Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat and Elm Grove?

      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 Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat or Elm Grove on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat and Elm Grove. 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.