Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat vs Queens Park

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    85/100
    Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Queens Park Sussex Police

      Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat vs Queens Park Results

      A
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat
      Sussex Police
      90 crimes / 12m
      ↓57.8% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Queens Park
      Sussex Police
      10,702 crimes / 12m
      ↑6425.6% trend
      34% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat
      B Queens Park
      Safety Score
      85/100 Very Safe
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      90
      10,702
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      213
      164
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓57.8%
      ↑6425.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      34%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat
      B Queens Park
      Violent Crime
      34 ↓53%
      3,004 ↑6291%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      18 ↓66%
      2,276 ↑6051%
      Other Theft
      9 ↓25%
      698 ↑5269%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓80%
      190 ↑2011%
      Burglary
      6 ↓75%
      198 ↑4850%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      7 ↓53%
      506 ↑4117%
      Drugs
      2 ↓50%
      397 ↑1554%
      Public Order
      9 ↓18%
      952 ↑7223%
      Robbery
      1
      167
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      1,780
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      148
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      108 ↑10700%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      109 ↑3533%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓86%
      169 ↑16800%
      Overall Verdict
      A Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat safer than Queens Park?

      Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 90 crimes in the last 12 months. Queens Park has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 10,702 crimes. Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat vs Queens Park?

      Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat shows a year-on-year crime trend of -57.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Queens Park shows +6425.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat and Queens Park?

      In Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (34 incidents). In Queens Park, it is Violent Crime (3,004 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat and Queens Park?

      Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat recorded 18 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Queens Park recorded 2,276. 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 Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat vs Queens Park?

      Violent crime in Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat totalled 34 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,004 in Queens Park. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat and Queens Park in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat recorded 213 crimes (now 90, a change of -57.8%). Queens Park recorded 164 crimes previously (now 10,702, +6425.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat and Queens Park?

      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. Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Queens Park has 34%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat and Queens Park?

      Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Queens Park 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 Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat and Queens Park?

      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 Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat or Queens Park on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat and Queens Park. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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