Hangleton and Knoll vs Willingdon Trees

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Hangleton and Knoll Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Willingdon Trees Sussex Police

      Hangleton and Knoll vs Willingdon Trees Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Hangleton and Knoll
      Sussex Police
      1,468 crimes / 12m
      ↑18.3% trend
      37.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      51/100
      Average
      Willingdon Trees
      Sussex Police
      374 crimes / 12m
      ↑9% trend
      34.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hangleton and Knoll
      B Willingdon Trees
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,468
      374
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,241
      343
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑18.3%
      ↑9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.1%
      34.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hangleton and Knoll
      B Willingdon Trees
      Violent Crime
      603 ↑21%
      154 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      209 ↑12%
      90 ↑30%
      Other Theft
      125 ↑26%
      21 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      43 ↓16%
      17 ↑31%
      Burglary
      31 ↓3%
      5 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      101 ↑36%
      34 ↓8%
      Drugs
      36 ↑13%
      3 ↑50%
      Public Order
      121 ↑10%
      30 ↑11%
      Robbery
      14 ↑367%
      2 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      137 ↑25%
      5 ↓17%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓75%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↑200%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑325%
      4
      Other Crime
      20 ↓38%
      9 ↓31%
      Overall Verdict
      B Willingdon Trees is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hangleton and Knoll safer than Willingdon Trees?

      Hangleton and Knoll has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,468 crimes in the last 12 months. Willingdon Trees has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 374 crimes. Willingdon Trees scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hangleton and Knoll vs Willingdon Trees?

      Hangleton and Knoll shows a year-on-year crime trend of +18.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Willingdon Trees shows +9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hangleton and Knoll and Willingdon Trees?

      In Hangleton and Knoll, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (603 incidents). In Willingdon Trees, it is Violent Crime (154 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hangleton and Knoll and Willingdon Trees?

      Hangleton and Knoll recorded 209 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Willingdon Trees recorded 90. 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 Hangleton and Knoll vs Willingdon Trees?

      Violent crime in Hangleton and Knoll totalled 603 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 154 in Willingdon Trees. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hangleton and Knoll and Willingdon Trees in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hangleton and Knoll recorded 1,241 crimes (now 1,468, a change of +18.3%). Willingdon Trees recorded 343 crimes previously (now 374, +9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hangleton and Knoll and Willingdon Trees?

      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. Hangleton and Knoll has a resolution rate of 37.1% and Willingdon Trees has 34.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hangleton and Knoll and Willingdon Trees?

      Hangleton and Knoll falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Willingdon Trees 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 Hangleton and Knoll and Willingdon Trees?

      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 Hangleton and Knoll or Willingdon Trees on a crime map?

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

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