Pevensey and Westham vs Sidley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    35/100
    Pevensey and Westham Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      16/100
      Sidley Sussex Police

      Pevensey and Westham vs Sidley Results

      A
      35/100
      Below Average
      Pevensey and Westham
      Sussex Police
      585 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.7% trend
      35.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      16/100
      High Crime
      Sidley
      Sussex Police
      839 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.6% trend
      53.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pevensey and Westham
      B Sidley
      Safety Score
      35/100 Below Average
      16/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      585
      839
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      589
      826
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.7%
      ↑1.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.5%
      53.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pevensey and Westham
      B Sidley
      Violent Crime
      217 ↑3%
      258 ↓15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      136 ↑30%
      148 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      47 ↑21%
      49 ↑58%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↓42%
      32 ↑100%
      Burglary
      10 ↓47%
      14 ↑8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      46 ↓15%
      108 ↑16%
      Drugs
      11 ↓39%
      15 ↑25%
      Public Order
      48 ↑55%
      68 ↓28%
      Robbery
      4 ↑300%
      9 ↑800%
      Shoplifting
      19 ↓60%
      93 ↑31%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      4 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓71%
      14 ↑40%
      Other Crime
      20 ↑0%
      26 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      A Pevensey and Westham is the safer choice — scoring 35/100 vs 16/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pevensey and Westham safer than Sidley?

      Pevensey and Westham has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) and recorded 585 crimes in the last 12 months. Sidley has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) with 839 crimes. Pevensey and Westham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pevensey and Westham vs Sidley?

      Pevensey and Westham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sidley shows +1.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Pevensey and Westham and Sidley?

      In Pevensey and Westham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (217 incidents). In Sidley, it is Violent Crime (258 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pevensey and Westham and Sidley?

      Pevensey and Westham recorded 136 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sidley recorded 148. 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 Pevensey and Westham vs Sidley?

      Violent crime in Pevensey and Westham totalled 217 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 258 in Sidley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pevensey and Westham and Sidley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pevensey and Westham recorded 589 crimes (now 585, a change of -0.7%). Sidley recorded 826 crimes previously (now 839, +1.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pevensey and Westham and Sidley?

      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. Pevensey and Westham has a resolution rate of 35.5% and Sidley has 53.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pevensey and Westham and Sidley?

      Pevensey and Westham falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Sidley 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 Pevensey and Westham and Sidley?

      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 Pevensey and Westham or Sidley on a crime map?

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

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