North Laine vs Willingdon and Jevington Ward

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    North Laine Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      48/100
      Willingdon and Jevington Ward Sussex Police

      North Laine vs Willingdon and Jevington Ward Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      North Laine
      Sussex Police
      2,064 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.6% trend
      35.2% 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 North Laine
      B Willingdon and Jevington Ward
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      48/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      2,064
      385
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,257
      265
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.6%
      ↑45.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.2%
      42.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A North Laine
      B Willingdon and Jevington Ward
      Violent Crime
      526 ↓16%
      146 ↑47%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      473 ↑5%
      66 ↑38%
      Other Theft
      152 ↓8%
      22 ↑100%
      Vehicle Crime
      28 ↓63%
      11 ↓8%
      Burglary
      58 ↓26%
      21 ↑40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      105 ↓23%
      27 ↓4%
      Drugs
      95 ↑1%
      4 ↑0%
      Public Order
      208 ↓23%
      37 ↑68%
      Robbery
      28 ↑8%
      0
      Shoplifting
      276 ↑48%
      39 ↑333%
      Theft from Person
      25 ↓39%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      25 ↓46%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      25 ↑19%
      4 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      40 ↑8%
      7 ↓42%
      Overall Verdict
      B Willingdon and Jevington Ward is the safer choice — scoring 48/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is North Laine safer than Willingdon and Jevington Ward?

      North Laine has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,064 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 North Laine vs Willingdon and Jevington Ward?

      North Laine shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.6% — 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 North Laine and Willingdon and Jevington Ward?

      In North Laine, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (526 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 North Laine and Willingdon and Jevington Ward?

      North Laine recorded 473 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 North Laine vs Willingdon and Jevington Ward?

      Violent crime in North Laine totalled 526 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 North Laine and Willingdon and Jevington Ward in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, North Laine recorded 2,257 crimes (now 2,064, a change of -8.6%). Willingdon and Jevington Ward recorded 265 crimes previously (now 385, +45.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in North Laine 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. North Laine has a resolution rate of 35.2% 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 North Laine and Willingdon and Jevington Ward?

      North Laine 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 North Laine 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 North Laine or Willingdon and Jevington Ward on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both North Laine 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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