Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat vs Pankhurst

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
      Pankhurst Sussex Police

      Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat vs Pankhurst 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
      Pankhurst
      Sussex Police
      4,418 crimes / 12m
      ↑10419.1% trend
      33% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat
      B Pankhurst
      Safety Score
      80/100 Safe
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      128
      4,418
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      207
      42
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓38.2%
      ↑10419.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      33%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat
      B Pankhurst
      Violent Crime
      45 ↓35%
      1,299 ↑8019%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      36 ↓16%
      941 ↑8455%
      Other Theft
      11 ↓15%
      256 ↑6300%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓69%
      99 ↑9800%
      Burglary
      6 ↓77%
      90 ↑8900%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      8 ↓53%
      269 ↑8867%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      179
      Public Order
      12 ↑20%
      377 ↑7440%
      Robbery
      1
      50
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      651
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      27 ↑2600%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      48
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      54
      Other Crime
      1 ↓88%
      78
      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 Pankhurst?

      Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat has a safety score of 80/100 (Safe) and recorded 128 crimes in the last 12 months. Pankhurst has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 4,418 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 Pankhurst?

      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. Pankhurst shows +10419.1% (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 Pankhurst?

      In Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (45 incidents). In Pankhurst, it is Violent Crime (1,299 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 Pankhurst?

      Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat recorded 36 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pankhurst recorded 941. 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 Pankhurst?

      Violent crime in Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat totalled 45 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,299 in Pankhurst. 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 Pankhurst 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%). Pankhurst recorded 42 crimes previously (now 4,418, +10419.1%).

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

      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 Pankhurst has 33%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat and Pankhurst?

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

      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 Pankhurst on a crime map?

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