St Andrews and Leylands vs Withdean

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    18/100
    St Andrews and Leylands Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      22/100
      Withdean Sussex Police

      St Andrews and Leylands vs Withdean Results

      A
      18/100
      High Crime
      St Andrews and Leylands
      Sussex Police
      845 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.8% trend
      50% 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 St Andrews and Leylands
      B Withdean
      Safety Score
      18/100 High Crime
      22/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      845
      674
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      937
      569
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.8%
      ↑18.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      29.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A St Andrews and Leylands
      B Withdean
      Violent Crime
      260 ↑0%
      227 ↑30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      196 ↑16%
      127 ↑53%
      Other Theft
      32 ↓14%
      63 ↑13%
      Vehicle Crime
      34 ↑36%
      24 ↓56%
      Burglary
      28 ↓28%
      36 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      84 ↑0%
      55 ↑6%
      Drugs
      19 ↑58%
      34 ↑100%
      Public Order
      54 ↓27%
      58 ↑26%
      Robbery
      8 ↓43%
      6 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      91 ↓48%
      1 ↓83%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑25%
      17 ↑21%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓67%
      8 ↓47%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑14%
      7 ↓22%
      Other Crime
      22 ↓12%
      11 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is St Andrews and Leylands safer than Withdean?

      St Andrews and Leylands has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) and recorded 845 crimes in the last 12 months. Withdean has a safety score of 22/100 (High Crime) with 674 crimes. Withdean scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in St Andrews and Leylands vs Withdean?

      St Andrews and Leylands shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.8% — meaning total crimes fell 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 St Andrews and Leylands and Withdean?

      In St Andrews and Leylands, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (260 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 St Andrews and Leylands and Withdean?

      St Andrews and Leylands recorded 196 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 St Andrews and Leylands vs Withdean?

      Violent crime in St Andrews and Leylands totalled 260 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 St Andrews and Leylands and Withdean in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, St Andrews and Leylands recorded 937 crimes (now 845, a change of -9.8%). Withdean recorded 569 crimes previously (now 674, +18.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in St Andrews and Leylands 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. St Andrews and Leylands has a resolution rate of 50% and Withdean has 29.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers St Andrews and Leylands and Withdean?

      St Andrews and Leylands 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 St Andrews and Leylands 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 St Andrews and Leylands or Withdean on a crime map?

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

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