East Brighton vs Willingdon and Jevington Ward

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    East Brighton Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      48/100
      Willingdon and Jevington Ward Sussex Police

      East Brighton vs Willingdon and Jevington Ward Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      East Brighton
      Sussex Police
      1,250 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.5% trend
      31.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      48/100
      Average
      Willingdon and Jevington Ward
      Sussex Police
      385 crimes / 12m
      ↑45.3% trend
      42.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Brighton
      B Willingdon and Jevington Ward
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      48/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,250
      385
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,322
      265
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.5%
      ↑45.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.3%
      42.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Brighton
      B Willingdon and Jevington Ward
      Violent Crime
      527 ↑4%
      146 ↑47%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      219 ↑26%
      66 ↑38%
      Other Theft
      63 ↓13%
      22 ↑100%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↓40%
      11 ↓8%
      Burglary
      31 ↓28%
      21 ↑40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      105 ↓5%
      27 ↓4%
      Drugs
      40 ↑11%
      4 ↑0%
      Public Order
      127 ↑32%
      37 ↑68%
      Robbery
      8 ↓20%
      0
      Shoplifting
      46 ↓70%
      39 ↑333%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↑10%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      19 ↓30%
      4 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      21 ↓28%
      7 ↓42%
      Overall Verdict
      B Willingdon and Jevington Ward is the safer choice — scoring 48/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Brighton safer than Willingdon and Jevington Ward?

      East Brighton has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,250 crimes in the last 12 months. Willingdon and Jevington Ward has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) with 385 crimes. Willingdon and Jevington Ward scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Brighton vs Willingdon and Jevington Ward?

      East Brighton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Willingdon and Jevington Ward shows +45.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in East Brighton and Willingdon and Jevington Ward?

      In East Brighton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (527 incidents). In Willingdon and Jevington Ward, it is Violent Crime (146 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between East Brighton and Willingdon and Jevington Ward?

      East Brighton recorded 219 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Willingdon and Jevington Ward recorded 66. 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 East Brighton vs Willingdon and Jevington Ward?

      Violent crime in East Brighton totalled 527 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 146 in Willingdon and Jevington Ward. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Brighton and Willingdon and Jevington Ward in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Brighton recorded 1,322 crimes (now 1,250, a change of -5.5%). Willingdon and Jevington Ward recorded 265 crimes previously (now 385, +45.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Brighton and Willingdon and Jevington Ward?

      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. East Brighton has a resolution rate of 31.3% and Willingdon and Jevington Ward has 42.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Brighton and Willingdon and Jevington Ward?

      East Brighton falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Willingdon and Jevington Ward 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 East Brighton and Willingdon and Jevington Ward?

      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 East Brighton or Willingdon and Jevington Ward on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both East Brighton and Willingdon and Jevington Ward. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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