Sidlesham vs Uckfield New Town

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    75/100
    Sidlesham Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Uckfield New Town Sussex Police

      Sidlesham vs Uckfield New Town Results

      A
      75/100
      Safe
      Sidlesham
      Sussex Police
      108 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.6% trend
      42.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Uckfield New Town
      Sussex Police
      175 crimes / 12m
      ↑31.6% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sidlesham
      B Uckfield New Town
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      108
      175
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      86
      133
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑25.6%
      ↑31.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      42.9%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sidlesham
      B Uckfield New Town
      Violent Crime
      34 ↑55%
      57 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      38 ↑31%
      48 ↑167%
      Other Theft
      5 ↑67%
      11 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓63%
      6 ↑100%
      Burglary
      3 ↑50%
      7 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      11 ↓8%
      22 ↑69%
      Drugs
      1
      1 ↓50%
      Public Order
      10 ↑67%
      11 ↑38%
      Robbery
      0
      2
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      5 ↑25%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓33%
      3 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Sidlesham is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 66/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sidlesham safer than Uckfield New Town?

      Sidlesham has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 108 crimes in the last 12 months. Uckfield New Town has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 175 crimes. Sidlesham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sidlesham vs Uckfield New Town?

      Sidlesham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +25.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Uckfield New Town shows +31.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Sidlesham and Uckfield New Town?

      In Sidlesham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (38 incidents). In Uckfield New Town, it is Violent Crime (57 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sidlesham and Uckfield New Town?

      Sidlesham recorded 38 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Uckfield New Town recorded 48. 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 Sidlesham vs Uckfield New Town?

      Violent crime in Sidlesham totalled 34 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 57 in Uckfield New Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Sidlesham and Uckfield New Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sidlesham recorded 86 crimes (now 108, a change of +25.6%). Uckfield New Town recorded 133 crimes previously (now 175, +31.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sidlesham and Uckfield New Town?

      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. Sidlesham has a resolution rate of 42.9% and Uckfield New Town has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sidlesham and Uckfield New Town?

      Sidlesham falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Uckfield New Town 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 Sidlesham and Uckfield New Town?

      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 Sidlesham or Uckfield New Town on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Sidlesham and Uckfield New Town. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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