Sidlesham vs Withdean

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    75/100
    Sidlesham Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      22/100
      Withdean Sussex Police

      Sidlesham vs Withdean Results

      A
      75/100
      Safe
      Sidlesham
      Sussex Police
      108 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.6% trend
      42.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      22/100
      High Crime
      Withdean
      Sussex Police
      674 crimes / 12m
      ↑18.5% trend
      29.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sidlesham
      B Withdean
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      22/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      108
      674
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      86
      569
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑25.6%
      ↑18.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      42.9%
      29.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sidlesham
      B Withdean
      Violent Crime
      34 ↑55%
      227 ↑30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      38 ↑31%
      127 ↑53%
      Other Theft
      5 ↑67%
      63 ↑13%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓63%
      24 ↓56%
      Burglary
      3 ↑50%
      36 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      11 ↓8%
      55 ↑6%
      Drugs
      1
      34 ↑100%
      Public Order
      10 ↑67%
      58 ↑26%
      Robbery
      0
      6 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓83%
      Theft from Person
      0
      17 ↑21%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      8 ↓47%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      7 ↓22%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓33%
      11 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Sidlesham is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 22/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sidlesham safer than Withdean?

      Sidlesham has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 108 crimes in the last 12 months. Withdean has a safety score of 22/100 (High Crime) with 674 crimes. Sidlesham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sidlesham vs Withdean?

      Sidlesham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +25.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Withdean shows +18.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Sidlesham and Withdean?

      In Sidlesham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (38 incidents). In Withdean, it is Violent Crime (227 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sidlesham and Withdean?

      Sidlesham recorded 38 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Withdean recorded 127. 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 Withdean?

      Violent crime in Sidlesham totalled 34 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 227 in Withdean. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Sidlesham and Withdean 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%). Withdean recorded 569 crimes previously (now 674, +18.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sidlesham and Withdean?

      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 Withdean has 29.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sidlesham and Withdean?

      Sidlesham falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Withdean 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 Withdean?

      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 Withdean on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Sidlesham and Withdean. 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.