Orchard vs West Langney

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    27/100
    Orchard Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      64/100
      West Langney Sussex Police

      Orchard vs West Langney Results

      A
      27/100
      Below Average
      Orchard
      Sussex Police
      636 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.9% trend
      44.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      64/100
      Average
      West Langney
      Sussex Police
      307 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.9% trend
      35% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Orchard
      B West Langney
      Safety Score
      27/100 Below Average
      64/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      636
      307
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      505
      337
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑25.9%
      ↓8.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      44.6%
      35%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Orchard
      B West Langney
      Violent Crime
      167 ↓13%
      103 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      67 ↑24%
      53 ↑26%
      Other Theft
      48 ↑60%
      22 ↓29%
      Vehicle Crime
      41 ↑11%
      9 ↓40%
      Burglary
      39 ↑50%
      11 ↓35%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      83 ↑34%
      5 ↓84%
      Drugs
      23 ↑53%
      11 ↑267%
      Public Order
      43 ↑48%
      29 ↑38%
      Robbery
      15 ↑200%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      68 ↑94%
      49 ↓6%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↑1200%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓27%
      2 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      16 ↑300%
      10 ↑11%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Langney is the safer choice — scoring 64/100 vs 27/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Orchard safer than West Langney?

      Orchard has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) and recorded 636 crimes in the last 12 months. West Langney has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) with 307 crimes. West Langney scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Orchard vs West Langney?

      Orchard shows a year-on-year crime trend of +25.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Langney shows -8.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Orchard and West Langney?

      In Orchard, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (167 incidents). In West Langney, it is Violent Crime (103 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Orchard and West Langney?

      Orchard recorded 67 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Langney recorded 53. 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 Orchard vs West Langney?

      Violent crime in Orchard totalled 167 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 103 in West Langney. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Orchard and West Langney in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Orchard recorded 505 crimes (now 636, a change of +25.9%). West Langney recorded 337 crimes previously (now 307, -8.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Orchard and West Langney?

      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. Orchard has a resolution rate of 44.6% and West Langney has 35%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Orchard and West Langney?

      Orchard falls within the Sussex Police boundary. West Langney 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 Orchard and West Langney?

      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 Orchard or West Langney on a crime map?

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

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