Sussex Police

Is Langney Village Safe?

Crime statistics for Langney Village. Based on official UK Police data, updated December 2025.

Last 12 months: January 2025 – December 2025 356 crimes
52 / 100 Average

Safety Score !

356 Crimes (last 12 months)
26.9% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↑2.9% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 356 total crimes recorded in Langney Village

Violent Crime
144 40.4%
Anti-Social Behaviour
71 19.9%
Criminal Damage & Arson
32 9%
Public Order
27 7.6%
Drugs
22 6.2%
Burglary
14 3.9%
Other Theft
11 3.1%
Vehicle Crime
10 2.8%
Other Crime
8 2.2%
Possession of Weapons
6 1.7%
Shoplifting
6 1.7%
Robbery
4 1.1%
Bicycle Theft
1 0.3%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Langney Village — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Langney Village safe?

Langney Village has a CrimeRadar safety score of 52/100, rated Average. A total of 356 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 2.9% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Langney Village are broadly in line with the UK average.

How many crimes were recorded in Langney Village in the last 12 months?

356 crimes were recorded in Langney Village in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 2.9% compared to the previous 12-month period (346 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 144 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Langney Village?

The most common crime in Langney Village is Violent Crime, with 144 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 40.4% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Langney Village increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Langney Village is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 2.9% — from 346 crimes in the previous 12 months to 356 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for Langney Village?

Langney Village has a safety score of 52 out of 100 (Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Langney Village compare to the Sussex Police average?

Langney Village has a safety score of 52/100, while the Sussex Police force area average is 45/100. Langney Village is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Langney Village?

26.9% of crimes recorded in Langney Village resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Sussex Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Langney Village?

144 violent crimes were recorded in Langney Village in the last 12 months — representing 40.4% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 71 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Langney Village last updated?

The crime data for Langney Village was last updated in December 2025. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Langney Village with other areas?

You can compare Langney Village with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: December 2025.