Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick vs Langley Green

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    75/100
    Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Langley Green Sussex Police

      Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick vs Langley Green Results

      A
      75/100
      Safe
      Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick
      Sussex Police
      122 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.5% trend
      20% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Langley Green
      Sussex Police
      1,380 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.3% trend
      46.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick
      B Langley Green
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      122
      1,380
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      119
      1,323
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.5%
      ↑4.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      46.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick
      B Langley Green
      Violent Crime
      46 ↓4%
      543 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      21 ↑31%
      111 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      11 ↓8%
      44 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓33%
      20 ↓43%
      Burglary
      8 ↓33%
      23 ↓44%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      11 ↑38%
      89 ↑24%
      Drugs
      3
      52 ↓29%
      Public Order
      9 ↑13%
      112 ↑15%
      Robbery
      1
      12 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      0
      312 ↑70%
      Theft from Person
      1
      8 ↑60%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      8 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      16 ↑7%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓50%
      30 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick safer than Langley Green?

      Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 122 crimes in the last 12 months. Langley Green has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,380 crimes. Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick vs Langley Green?

      Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Langley Green shows +4.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick and Langley Green?

      In Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (46 incidents). In Langley Green, it is Violent Crime (543 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick and Langley Green?

      Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick recorded 21 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Langley Green recorded 111. 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 Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick vs Langley Green?

      Violent crime in Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick totalled 46 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 543 in Langley Green. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick and Langley Green in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick recorded 119 crimes (now 122, a change of +2.5%). Langley Green recorded 1,323 crimes previously (now 1,380, +4.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick and Langley 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. Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick has a resolution rate of 20% and Langley Green has 46.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick and Langley Green?

      Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Langley 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 Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick and Langley 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 Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick or Langley Green on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick and Langley 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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