Marsham vs Woodingdean

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    79/100
    Marsham Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      38/100
      Woodingdean Sussex Police

      Marsham vs Woodingdean Results

      A
      79/100
      Safe
      Marsham
      Sussex Police
      116 crimes / 12m
      ↓24.2% trend
      14.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      38/100
      Below Average
      Woodingdean
      Sussex Police
      497 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.5% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Marsham
      B Woodingdean
      Safety Score
      79/100 Safe
      38/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      116
      497
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      153
      454
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓24.2%
      ↑9.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.3%
      16.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Marsham
      B Woodingdean
      Violent Crime
      55 ↑10%
      193 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      16 ↓27%
      102 ↑32%
      Other Theft
      9 ↓47%
      40 ↓18%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓62%
      15 ↓6%
      Burglary
      10 ↓9%
      17 ↑113%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      9 ↓44%
      39 ↓3%
      Drugs
      2 ↓60%
      10 ↓47%
      Public Order
      6 ↓45%
      32 ↓30%
      Robbery
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      0
      30 ↑329%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      8 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓50%
      8 ↓11%
      Overall Verdict
      A Marsham is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 38/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Marsham safer than Woodingdean?

      Marsham has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 116 crimes in the last 12 months. Woodingdean has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) with 497 crimes. Marsham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Marsham vs Woodingdean?

      Marsham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -24.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Woodingdean shows +9.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Marsham and Woodingdean?

      In Marsham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (55 incidents). In Woodingdean, it is Violent Crime (193 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Marsham and Woodingdean?

      Marsham recorded 16 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Woodingdean recorded 102. 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 Marsham vs Woodingdean?

      Violent crime in Marsham totalled 55 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 193 in Woodingdean. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Marsham and Woodingdean in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Marsham recorded 153 crimes (now 116, a change of -24.2%). Woodingdean recorded 454 crimes previously (now 497, +9.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Marsham and Woodingdean?

      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. Marsham has a resolution rate of 14.3% and Woodingdean has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Marsham and Woodingdean?

      Marsham falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Woodingdean 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 Marsham and Woodingdean?

      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 Marsham or Woodingdean on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Marsham and Woodingdean. 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.