Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote vs West Langney

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    37/100
    Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      64/100
      West Langney Sussex Police

      Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote vs West Langney Results

      A
      37/100
      Below Average
      Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote
      Sussex Police
      623 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.2% trend
      39.4% 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 Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote
      B West Langney
      Safety Score
      37/100 Below Average
      64/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      623
      307
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      624
      337
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.2%
      ↓8.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39.4%
      35%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote
      B West Langney
      Violent Crime
      166 ↓22%
      103 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      87 ↑4%
      53 ↑26%
      Other Theft
      42 ↑8%
      22 ↓29%
      Vehicle Crime
      30 ↓35%
      9 ↓40%
      Burglary
      19 ↓42%
      11 ↓35%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      62 ↑0%
      5 ↓84%
      Drugs
      4 ↓69%
      11 ↑267%
      Public Order
      42 ↓5%
      29 ↑38%
      Robbery
      4 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      144 ↑95%
      49 ↓6%
      Theft from Person
      2
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑67%
      2 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑67%
      10 ↑11%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Langney is the safer choice — scoring 64/100 vs 37/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote safer than West Langney?

      Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) and recorded 623 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 Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote vs West Langney?

      Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.2% — 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 Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote and West Langney?

      In Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (166 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 Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote and West Langney?

      Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote recorded 87 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 Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote vs West Langney?

      Violent crime in Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote totalled 166 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 Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote and West Langney in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote recorded 624 crimes (now 623, a change of -0.2%). West Langney recorded 337 crimes previously (now 307, -8.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote 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. Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote has a resolution rate of 39.4% and West Langney has 35%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote and West Langney?

      Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote 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 Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote 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 Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote or West Langney on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote 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.