Sidley vs Stanford

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    16/100
    Sidley Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      42/100
      Stanford Sussex Police

      Sidley vs Stanford Results

      A
      16/100
      High Crime
      Sidley
      Sussex Police
      839 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.6% trend
      53.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      42/100
      Below Average
      Stanford
      Sussex Police
      577 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.9% trend
      44.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sidley
      B Stanford
      Safety Score
      16/100 High Crime
      42/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      839
      577
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      826
      613
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.6%
      ↓5.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      53.8%
      44.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sidley
      B Stanford
      Violent Crime
      258 ↓15%
      159 ↑45%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      148 ↓10%
      74 ↑7%
      Other Theft
      49 ↑58%
      43 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      32 ↑100%
      21 ↓48%
      Burglary
      14 ↑8%
      16 ↓20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      108 ↑16%
      48 ↑55%
      Drugs
      15 ↑25%
      12 ↓43%
      Public Order
      68 ↓28%
      44 ↓2%
      Robbery
      9 ↑800%
      6 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      93 ↑31%
      125 ↓40%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      4
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑33%
      6 ↑500%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑40%
      5 ↓29%
      Other Crime
      26 ↑100%
      14 ↑8%
      Overall Verdict
      B Stanford is the safer choice — scoring 42/100 vs 16/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sidley safer than Stanford?

      Sidley has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) and recorded 839 crimes in the last 12 months. Stanford has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) with 577 crimes. Stanford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sidley vs Stanford?

      Sidley shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Stanford shows -5.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Sidley and Stanford?

      In Sidley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (258 incidents). In Stanford, it is Violent Crime (159 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sidley and Stanford?

      Sidley recorded 148 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stanford recorded 74. 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 Sidley vs Stanford?

      Violent crime in Sidley totalled 258 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 159 in Stanford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Sidley and Stanford in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sidley recorded 826 crimes (now 839, a change of +1.6%). Stanford recorded 613 crimes previously (now 577, -5.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sidley and Stanford?

      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. Sidley has a resolution rate of 53.8% and Stanford has 44.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sidley and Stanford?

      Sidley falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Stanford 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 Sidley and Stanford?

      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 Sidley or Stanford on a crime map?

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