Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat vs Sovereign Harbour

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    71/100
    Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      Sovereign Harbour Sussex Police

      Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat vs Sovereign Harbour Results

      A
      71/100
      Safe
      Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat
      Sussex Police
      206 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.3% trend
      66.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      68/100
      Safe
      Sovereign Harbour
      Sussex Police
      312 crimes / 12m
      ↓6% trend
      62.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat
      B Sovereign Harbour
      Safety Score
      71/100 Safe
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      206
      312
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      192
      332
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.3%
      ↓6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      66.7%
      62.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat
      B Sovereign Harbour
      Violent Crime
      72 ↑18%
      68 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      55 ↑53%
      74 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      14 ↓7%
      30 ↑36%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓53%
      11 ↓39%
      Burglary
      16 ↓24%
      5 ↓62%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      13 ↓32%
      27 ↑23%
      Drugs
      3 ↑0%
      12 ↑500%
      Public Order
      17 ↑42%
      16 ↓6%
      Robbery
      1
      4
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      53 ↓18%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↓89%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      6 ↑20%
      Other Crime
      5 ↑0%
      5 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat is the safer choice — scoring 71/100 vs 68/100 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 Sovereign Harbour?

      Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 206 crimes in the last 12 months. Sovereign Harbour has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 312 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 Sovereign Harbour?

      Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sovereign Harbour shows -6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat and Sovereign Harbour?

      In Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (72 incidents). In Sovereign Harbour, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (74 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 Sovereign Harbour?

      Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat recorded 55 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sovereign Harbour recorded 74. 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 Sovereign Harbour?

      Violent crime in Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat totalled 72 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 68 in Sovereign Harbour. 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 Sovereign Harbour in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat recorded 192 crimes (now 206, a change of +7.3%). Sovereign Harbour recorded 332 crimes previously (now 312, -6%).

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

      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 66.7% and Sovereign Harbour has 62.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat and Sovereign Harbour?

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

      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 Sovereign Harbour on a crime map?

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