West St Leonards vs Withdean

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    32/100
    West St Leonards Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      22/100
      Withdean Sussex Police

      West St Leonards vs Withdean Results

      A
      32/100
      Below Average
      West St Leonards
      Sussex Police
      648 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.9% trend
      42.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      22/100
      High Crime
      Withdean
      Sussex Police
      674 crimes / 12m
      ↑18.5% trend
      29.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A West St Leonards
      B Withdean
      Safety Score
      32/100 Below Average
      22/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      648
      674
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      630
      569
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.9%
      ↑18.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      42.4%
      29.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A West St Leonards
      B Withdean
      Violent Crime
      195 ↓22%
      227 ↑30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      108 ↑13%
      127 ↑53%
      Other Theft
      38 ↓7%
      63 ↑13%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↓16%
      24 ↓56%
      Burglary
      20 ↑25%
      36 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      53 ↑8%
      55 ↑6%
      Drugs
      16 ↑167%
      34 ↑100%
      Public Order
      67 ↑31%
      58 ↑26%
      Robbery
      6 ↓25%
      6 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      101 ↑53%
      1 ↓83%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      17 ↑21%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑20%
      8 ↓47%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑0%
      7 ↓22%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑14%
      11 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A West St Leonards is the safer choice — scoring 32/100 vs 22/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is West St Leonards safer than Withdean?

      West St Leonards has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) and recorded 648 crimes in the last 12 months. Withdean has a safety score of 22/100 (High Crime) with 674 crimes. West St Leonards scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      West St Leonards shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Withdean shows +18.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In West St Leonards, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (195 incidents). In Withdean, it is Violent Crime (227 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      West St Leonards recorded 108 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Withdean recorded 127. 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 St Leonards vs Withdean?

      Violent crime in West St Leonards totalled 195 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 227 in Withdean. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, West St Leonards recorded 630 crimes (now 648, a change of +2.9%). Withdean recorded 569 crimes previously (now 674, +18.5%).

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

      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 St Leonards has a resolution rate of 42.4% and Withdean has 29.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers West St Leonards and Withdean?

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

      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 St Leonards or Withdean on a crime map?

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