St Michaels vs West Langney

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    St Michaels Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      64/100
      West Langney Sussex Police

      St Michaels vs West Langney Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      St Michaels
      Sussex Police
      303 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.7% trend
      25% resolved
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      VS
      B
      64/100
      Average
      West Langney
      Sussex Police
      307 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.9% trend
      35% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A St Michaels
      B West Langney
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      64/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      303
      307
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      332
      337
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.7%
      ↓8.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      35%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A St Michaels
      B West Langney
      Violent Crime
      122 ↑0%
      103 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      58 ↑16%
      53 ↑26%
      Other Theft
      14 ↑8%
      22 ↓29%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓25%
      9 ↓40%
      Burglary
      5 ↓17%
      11 ↓35%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      30 ↑43%
      5 ↓84%
      Drugs
      7 ↑250%
      11 ↑267%
      Public Order
      30 ↑20%
      29 ↑38%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      20 ↓71%
      49 ↓6%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      2 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      9 ↓10%
      10 ↑11%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Langney is the safer choice — scoring 64/100 vs 61/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is St Michaels safer than West Langney?

      St Michaels has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 303 crimes in the last 12 months. West Langney has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) with 307 crimes. West Langney scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in St Michaels vs West Langney?

      St Michaels shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Langney shows -8.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in St Michaels and West Langney?

      In St Michaels, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (122 incidents). In West Langney, it is Violent Crime (103 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between St Michaels and West Langney?

      St Michaels recorded 58 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Langney recorded 53. 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 Michaels vs West Langney?

      Violent crime in St Michaels totalled 122 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 103 in West Langney. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in St Michaels and West Langney in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, St Michaels recorded 332 crimes (now 303, a change of -8.7%). West Langney recorded 337 crimes previously (now 307, -8.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in St Michaels and West Langney?

      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 Michaels has a resolution rate of 25% and West Langney has 35%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers St Michaels and West Langney?

      St Michaels falls within the Sussex Police boundary. West Langney 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 Michaels and West Langney?

      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 Michaels or West Langney on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both St Michaels and West Langney. 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.