Pevensey and Westham vs Stanford

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    35/100
    Pevensey and Westham Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      42/100
      Stanford Sussex Police

      Pevensey and Westham vs Stanford 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
      42/100
      Below Average
      Stanford
      Sussex Police
      577 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.9% trend
      44.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pevensey and Westham
      B Stanford
      Safety Score
      35/100 Below Average
      42/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      585
      577
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      589
      613
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.7%
      ↓5.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.5%
      44.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pevensey and Westham
      B Stanford
      Violent Crime
      217 ↑3%
      159 ↑45%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      136 ↑30%
      74 ↑7%
      Other Theft
      47 ↑21%
      43 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↓42%
      21 ↓48%
      Burglary
      10 ↓47%
      16 ↓20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      46 ↓15%
      48 ↑55%
      Drugs
      11 ↓39%
      12 ↓43%
      Public Order
      48 ↑55%
      44 ↓2%
      Robbery
      4 ↑300%
      6 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      19 ↓60%
      125 ↓40%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑0%
      4
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      6 ↑500%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓71%
      5 ↓29%
      Other Crime
      20 ↑0%
      14 ↑8%
      Overall Verdict
      B Stanford is the safer choice — scoring 42/100 vs 35/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pevensey and Westham safer than Stanford?

      Pevensey and Westham has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) and recorded 585 crimes in the last 12 months. Stanford has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) with 577 crimes. Stanford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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. Stanford shows -5.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Pevensey and Westham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (217 incidents). In Stanford, it is Violent Crime (159 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Pevensey and Westham recorded 136 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stanford recorded 74. 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 Stanford?

      Violent crime in Pevensey and Westham totalled 217 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 159 in Stanford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pevensey and Westham and Stanford 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%). Stanford recorded 613 crimes previously (now 577, -5.9%).

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

      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 Stanford has 44.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pevensey and Westham and Stanford?

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

      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 Stanford on a crime map?

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