West Green vs Woodingdean

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    West Green Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      38/100
      Woodingdean Sussex Police

      West Green vs Woodingdean Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      West Green
      Sussex Police
      1,051 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.3% trend
      34.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      38/100
      Below Average
      Woodingdean
      Sussex Police
      497 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.5% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A West Green
      B Woodingdean
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      38/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,051
      497
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,286
      454
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓18.3%
      ↑9.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.5%
      16.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A West Green
      B Woodingdean
      Violent Crime
      366 ↑1%
      193 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      150 ↑9%
      102 ↑32%
      Other Theft
      79 ↓2%
      40 ↓18%
      Vehicle Crime
      35 ↓15%
      15 ↓6%
      Burglary
      31 ↑0%
      17 ↑113%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      44 ↓27%
      39 ↓3%
      Drugs
      36 ↑16%
      10 ↓47%
      Public Order
      90 ↓20%
      32 ↓30%
      Robbery
      14 ↑56%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      153 ↓59%
      30 ↑329%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓50%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      18 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↓39%
      8 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      18 ↑64%
      8 ↓11%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is West Green safer than Woodingdean?

      West Green has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,051 crimes in the last 12 months. Woodingdean has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) with 497 crimes. Woodingdean scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in West Green vs Woodingdean?

      West Green shows a year-on-year crime trend of -18.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Woodingdean shows +9.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in West Green and Woodingdean?

      In West Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (366 incidents). In Woodingdean, it is Violent Crime (193 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between West Green and Woodingdean?

      West Green recorded 150 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Woodingdean recorded 102. 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 West Green vs Woodingdean?

      Violent crime in West Green totalled 366 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 193 in Woodingdean. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in West Green and Woodingdean in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, West Green recorded 1,286 crimes (now 1,051, a change of -18.3%). Woodingdean recorded 454 crimes previously (now 497, +9.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in West Green and Woodingdean?

      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. West Green has a resolution rate of 34.5% and Woodingdean has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers West Green and Woodingdean?

      West Green falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Woodingdean 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 West Green and Woodingdean?

      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 West Green or Woodingdean on a crime map?

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

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