St Marks vs West St Leonards

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    72/100
    St Marks Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      17/100
      West St Leonards Sussex Police

      St Marks vs West St Leonards Results

      A
      72/100
      Safe
      St Marks
      Sussex Police
      212 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.1% trend
      40% resolved
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      VS
      B
      17/100
      High Crime
      West St Leonards
      Sussex Police
      761 crimes / 12m
      ↑19.1% trend
      35.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A St Marks
      B West St Leonards
      Safety Score
      72/100 Safe
      17/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      212
      761
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      262
      639
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓19.1%
      ↑19.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40%
      35.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A St Marks
      B West St Leonards
      Violent Crime
      92 ↓7%
      248 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      33 ↓23%
      150 ↑52%
      Other Theft
      12 ↓52%
      35 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↑11%
      21 ↓13%
      Burglary
      6 ↓45%
      19 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      19 ↓21%
      59 ↑16%
      Drugs
      6 ↓33%
      22 ↑175%
      Public Order
      17 ↓41%
      76 ↑43%
      Robbery
      1 ↓75%
      10 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      4
      102 ↑21%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      3
      2 ↓71%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      9 ↑29%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓29%
      8 ↓20%
      Overall Verdict
      A St Marks is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 17/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is St Marks safer than West St Leonards?

      St Marks has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 212 crimes in the last 12 months. West St Leonards has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) with 761 crimes. St Marks scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in St Marks vs West St Leonards?

      St Marks shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West St Leonards shows +19.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in St Marks and West St Leonards?

      In St Marks, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (92 incidents). In West St Leonards, it is Violent Crime (248 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between St Marks and West St Leonards?

      St Marks recorded 33 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West St Leonards recorded 150. 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 Marks vs West St Leonards?

      Violent crime in St Marks totalled 92 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 248 in West St Leonards. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in St Marks and West St Leonards in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, St Marks recorded 262 crimes (now 212, a change of -19.1%). West St Leonards recorded 639 crimes previously (now 761, +19.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in St Marks and West St Leonards?

      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 Marks has a resolution rate of 40% and West St Leonards has 35.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers St Marks and West St Leonards?

      St Marks falls within the Sussex Police boundary. West St Leonards 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 Marks and West St Leonards?

      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 Marks or West St Leonards on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both St Marks and West St Leonards. 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.