Pevensey and Westham vs St Marks

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Pevensey and Westham Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      St Marks Sussex Police

      Pevensey and Westham vs St Marks Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Pevensey and Westham
      Sussex Police
      327 crimes / 12m
      ↓46% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      72/100
      Safe
      St Marks
      Sussex Police
      212 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.1% trend
      40% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pevensey and Westham
      B St Marks
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      327
      212
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      606
      262
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓46%
      ↓19.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pevensey and Westham
      B St Marks
      Violent Crime
      114 ↓54%
      92 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      83 ↓23%
      33 ↓23%
      Other Theft
      29 ↓26%
      12 ↓52%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓64%
      10 ↑11%
      Burglary
      6 ↓60%
      6 ↓45%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      22 ↓63%
      19 ↓21%
      Drugs
      5 ↓69%
      6 ↓33%
      Public Order
      26 ↓26%
      17 ↓41%
      Robbery
      4
      1 ↓75%
      Shoplifting
      16 ↓36%
      4
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓50%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      3
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      9 ↓63%
      5 ↓29%
      Overall Verdict
      B St Marks is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 61/100 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 St Marks?

      Pevensey and Westham has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 327 crimes in the last 12 months. St Marks has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 212 crimes. St Marks scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pevensey and Westham vs St Marks?

      Pevensey and Westham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -46% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St Marks shows -19.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Pevensey and Westham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (114 incidents). In St Marks, it is Violent Crime (92 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Pevensey and Westham recorded 83 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Marks recorded 33. 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 St Marks?

      Violent crime in Pevensey and Westham totalled 114 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 92 in St Marks. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pevensey and Westham recorded 606 crimes (now 327, a change of -46%). St Marks recorded 262 crimes previously (now 212, -19.1%).

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

      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 0% and St Marks has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pevensey and Westham and St Marks?

      Pevensey and Westham falls within the Sussex Police boundary. St Marks 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 St Marks?

      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 St Marks on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pevensey and Westham and St Marks. 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.