Rye vs Sidley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    46/100
    Rye Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      16/100
      Sidley Sussex Police

      Rye vs Sidley Results

      A
      46/100
      Average
      Rye
      Sussex Police
      473 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.5% trend
      34.4% 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 Rye
      B Sidley
      Safety Score
      46/100 Average
      16/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      473
      839
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      547
      826
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.5%
      ↑1.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.4%
      53.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rye
      B Sidley
      Violent Crime
      177 ↓2%
      258 ↓15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      83 ↓33%
      148 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      16 ↓52%
      49 ↑58%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓41%
      32 ↑100%
      Burglary
      12 ↓25%
      14 ↑8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      59 ↓13%
      108 ↑16%
      Drugs
      10 ↑400%
      15 ↑25%
      Public Order
      38 ↓17%
      68 ↓28%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      9 ↑800%
      Shoplifting
      50 ↑39%
      93 ↑31%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      4 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑11%
      14 ↑40%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓77%
      26 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      A Rye is the safer choice — scoring 46/100 vs 16/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rye safer than Sidley?

      Rye has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) and recorded 473 crimes in the last 12 months. Sidley has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) with 839 crimes. Rye scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rye vs Sidley?

      Rye shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.5% — 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 Rye and Sidley?

      In Rye, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (177 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 Rye and Sidley?

      Rye recorded 83 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 Rye vs Sidley?

      Violent crime in Rye totalled 177 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 Rye and Sidley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rye recorded 547 crimes (now 473, a change of -13.5%). Sidley recorded 826 crimes previously (now 839, +1.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rye 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. Rye has a resolution rate of 34.4% and Sidley has 53.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rye and Sidley?

      Rye 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 Rye 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 Rye or Sidley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rye and Sidley. 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.