St Stephens vs Walberton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    56/100
    St Stephens Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      62/100
      Walberton Sussex Police

      St Stephens vs Walberton Results

      A
      56/100
      Average
      St Stephens
      Sussex Police
      336 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.7% trend
      27.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      62/100
      Average
      Walberton
      Sussex Police
      313 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.9% trend
      43.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A St Stephens
      B Walberton
      Safety Score
      56/100 Average
      62/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      336
      313
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      368
      340
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.7%
      ↓7.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.9%
      43.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A St Stephens
      B Walberton
      Violent Crime
      152 ↑1%
      104 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      73 ↑46%
      36 ↑44%
      Other Theft
      5 ↓55%
      56 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↑0%
      20 ↑0%
      Burglary
      5 ↓58%
      9 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      40 ↓15%
      24 ↓17%
      Drugs
      6 ↑0%
      5 ↓38%
      Public Order
      21 ↓36%
      18 ↑50%
      Robbery
      2 ↓33%
      1
      Shoplifting
      10 ↓63%
      26 ↓4%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑33%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓64%
      9 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Walberton is the safer choice — scoring 62/100 vs 56/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is St Stephens safer than Walberton?

      St Stephens has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) and recorded 336 crimes in the last 12 months. Walberton has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) with 313 crimes. Walberton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in St Stephens vs Walberton?

      St Stephens shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Walberton shows -7.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in St Stephens and Walberton?

      In St Stephens, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (152 incidents). In Walberton, it is Violent Crime (104 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between St Stephens and Walberton?

      St Stephens recorded 73 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Walberton recorded 36. 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 Stephens vs Walberton?

      Violent crime in St Stephens totalled 152 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 104 in Walberton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in St Stephens and Walberton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, St Stephens recorded 368 crimes (now 336, a change of -8.7%). Walberton recorded 340 crimes previously (now 313, -7.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in St Stephens and Walberton?

      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 Stephens has a resolution rate of 27.9% and Walberton has 43.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers St Stephens and Walberton?

      St Stephens falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Walberton 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 Stephens and Walberton?

      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 Stephens or Walberton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both St Stephens and Walberton. 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.