Rye vs Walberton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    46/100
    Rye Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      62/100
      Walberton Sussex Police

      Rye vs Walberton Results

      A
      46/100
      Average
      Rye
      Sussex Police
      473 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.5% trend
      34.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      62/100
      Average
      Walberton
      Sussex Police
      313 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.9% trend
      43.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rye
      B Walberton
      Safety Score
      46/100 Average
      62/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      473
      313
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      547
      340
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.5%
      ↓7.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.4%
      43.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rye
      B Walberton
      Violent Crime
      177 ↓2%
      104 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      83 ↓33%
      36 ↑44%
      Other Theft
      16 ↓52%
      56 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓41%
      20 ↑0%
      Burglary
      12 ↓25%
      9 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      59 ↓13%
      24 ↓17%
      Drugs
      10 ↑400%
      5 ↓38%
      Public Order
      38 ↓17%
      18 ↑50%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      1
      Shoplifting
      50 ↑39%
      26 ↓4%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑11%
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓77%
      9 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Walberton is the safer choice — scoring 62/100 vs 46/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rye safer than Walberton?

      Rye has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) and recorded 473 crimes in the last 12 months. Walberton has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) with 313 crimes. Walberton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rye vs Walberton?

      Rye shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Walberton shows -7.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Rye and Walberton?

      In Rye, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (177 incidents). In Walberton, it is Violent Crime (104 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rye and Walberton?

      Rye recorded 83 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Walberton recorded 36. 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 Walberton?

      Violent crime in Rye totalled 177 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 104 in Walberton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rye and Walberton 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%). Walberton recorded 340 crimes previously (now 313, -7.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rye and Walberton?

      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 Walberton has 43.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rye and Walberton?

      Rye falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Walberton 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 Walberton?

      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 Walberton on a crime map?

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