Sedlescombe, Ewhurst, Staplecross, Cripps Corner and Bodiam vs The Hydneye

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    77/100
    Sedlescombe, Ewhurst, Staplecross, Cripps Corner and Bodiam Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      The Hydneye Sussex Police

      Sedlescombe, Ewhurst, Staplecross, Cripps Corner and Bodiam vs The Hydneye Results

      A
      77/100
      Safe
      Sedlescombe, Ewhurst, Staplecross, Cripps Corner and Bodiam
      Sussex Police
      122 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.2% trend
      40% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      The Hydneye
      Sussex Police
      864 crimes / 12m
      ↑25% trend
      36% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sedlescombe, Ewhurst, Staplecross, Cripps Corner and Bodiam
      B The Hydneye
      Safety Score
      77/100 Safe
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      122
      864
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      116
      691
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.2%
      ↑25%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40%
      36%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sedlescombe, Ewhurst, Staplecross, Cripps Corner and Bodiam
      B The Hydneye
      Violent Crime
      43 ↓27%
      233 ↑15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      22 ↑47%
      136 ↑56%
      Other Theft
      13 ↑63%
      27 ↓46%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↑67%
      29 ↑38%
      Burglary
      5 ↑25%
      23 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      9 ↑0%
      74 ↓10%
      Drugs
      1 ↓80%
      33 ↑200%
      Public Order
      12 ↑71%
      56 ↑0%
      Robbery
      0
      17 ↑750%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↑400%
      205 ↑43%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      7 ↑75%
      Possession of Weapons
      3
      13 ↑225%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓20%
      9 ↑80%
      Overall Verdict
      A Sedlescombe, Ewhurst, Staplecross, Cripps Corner and Bodiam is the safer choice — scoring 77/100 vs 10/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sedlescombe, Ewhurst, Staplecross, Cripps Corner and Bodiam safer than The Hydneye?

      Sedlescombe, Ewhurst, Staplecross, Cripps Corner and Bodiam has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) and recorded 122 crimes in the last 12 months. The Hydneye has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 864 crimes. Sedlescombe, Ewhurst, Staplecross, Cripps Corner and Bodiam scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sedlescombe, Ewhurst, Staplecross, Cripps Corner and Bodiam vs The Hydneye?

      Sedlescombe, Ewhurst, Staplecross, Cripps Corner and Bodiam shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. The Hydneye shows +25% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Sedlescombe, Ewhurst, Staplecross, Cripps Corner and Bodiam and The Hydneye?

      In Sedlescombe, Ewhurst, Staplecross, Cripps Corner and Bodiam, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (43 incidents). In The Hydneye, it is Violent Crime (233 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sedlescombe, Ewhurst, Staplecross, Cripps Corner and Bodiam and The Hydneye?

      Sedlescombe, Ewhurst, Staplecross, Cripps Corner and Bodiam recorded 22 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while The Hydneye recorded 136. 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 Sedlescombe, Ewhurst, Staplecross, Cripps Corner and Bodiam vs The Hydneye?

      Violent crime in Sedlescombe, Ewhurst, Staplecross, Cripps Corner and Bodiam totalled 43 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 233 in The Hydneye. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Sedlescombe, Ewhurst, Staplecross, Cripps Corner and Bodiam and The Hydneye in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sedlescombe, Ewhurst, Staplecross, Cripps Corner and Bodiam recorded 116 crimes (now 122, a change of +5.2%). The Hydneye recorded 691 crimes previously (now 864, +25%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sedlescombe, Ewhurst, Staplecross, Cripps Corner and Bodiam and The Hydneye?

      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. Sedlescombe, Ewhurst, Staplecross, Cripps Corner and Bodiam has a resolution rate of 40% and The Hydneye has 36%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sedlescombe, Ewhurst, Staplecross, Cripps Corner and Bodiam and The Hydneye?

      Sedlescombe, Ewhurst, Staplecross, Cripps Corner and Bodiam falls within the Sussex Police boundary. The Hydneye 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 Sedlescombe, Ewhurst, Staplecross, Cripps Corner and Bodiam and The Hydneye?

      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 Sedlescombe, Ewhurst, Staplecross, Cripps Corner and Bodiam or The Hydneye on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Sedlescombe, Ewhurst, Staplecross, Cripps Corner and Bodiam and The Hydneye. 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.