Pevensey vs Sidlesham

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Pevensey Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      78/100
      Sidlesham Sussex Police

      Pevensey vs Sidlesham Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Pevensey
      Sussex Police
      2,552 crimes / 12m
      ↑231% trend
      26.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      78/100
      Safe
      Sidlesham
      Sussex Police
      88 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.1% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pevensey
      B Sidlesham
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      78/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,552
      88
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      771
      89
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑231%
      ↓1.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.5%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pevensey
      B Sidlesham
      Violent Crime
      763 ↑178%
      28 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      463 ↑310%
      34 ↑62%
      Other Theft
      149 ↑133%
      3 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      107 ↑155%
      3 ↓50%
      Burglary
      93 ↑200%
      4 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      241 ↑302%
      10 ↓23%
      Drugs
      96 ↑500%
      1
      Public Order
      141 ↑176%
      4 ↓60%
      Robbery
      41 ↑583%
      0
      Shoplifting
      352 ↑552%
      0
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      17 ↓6%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      37 ↑118%
      0
      Other Crime
      47 ↑135%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sidlesham is the safer choice — scoring 78/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pevensey safer than Sidlesham?

      Pevensey has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,552 crimes in the last 12 months. Sidlesham has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) with 88 crimes. Sidlesham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pevensey vs Sidlesham?

      Pevensey shows a year-on-year crime trend of +231% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sidlesham shows -1.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Pevensey and Sidlesham?

      In Pevensey, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (763 incidents). In Sidlesham, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (34 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pevensey and Sidlesham?

      Pevensey recorded 463 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sidlesham recorded 34. 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 vs Sidlesham?

      Violent crime in Pevensey totalled 763 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 28 in Sidlesham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pevensey recorded 771 crimes (now 2,552, a change of +231%). Sidlesham recorded 89 crimes previously (now 88, -1.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pevensey and Sidlesham?

      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 has a resolution rate of 26.5% and Sidlesham has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pevensey and Sidlesham?

      Pevensey falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Sidlesham 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 Sidlesham?

      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 or Sidlesham on a crime map?

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