Is St Andrews and Leylands Safe?
Crime statistics for St Andrews and Leylands. Based on official UK Police data, updated December 2025.
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 845 total crimes recorded in St Andrews and Leylands
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for St Andrews and Leylands — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Andrews and Leylands safe?
St Andrews and Leylands has a CrimeRadar safety score of 18/100, rated High Crime. A total of 845 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 9.8% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in St Andrews and Leylands are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in St Andrews and Leylands in the last 12 months?
845 crimes were recorded in St Andrews and Leylands in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 9.8% compared to the previous 12-month period (937 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 260 incidents.
What is the most common crime in St Andrews and Leylands?
The most common crime in St Andrews and Leylands is Violent Crime, with 260 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 30.8% 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 St Andrews and Leylands increasing or decreasing?
Crime in St Andrews and Leylands is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 9.8% — from 937 crimes in the previous 12 months to 845 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for St Andrews and Leylands?
St Andrews and Leylands has a safety score of 18 out of 100 (High Crime). 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 St Andrews and Leylands compare to the Sussex Police average?
St Andrews and Leylands has a safety score of 18/100, while the Sussex Police force area average is 45/100. St Andrews and Leylands is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in St Andrews and Leylands?
50% of crimes recorded in St Andrews and Leylands 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 St Andrews and Leylands?
260 violent crimes were recorded in St Andrews and Leylands in the last 12 months — representing 30.8% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 196 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 St Andrews and Leylands last updated?
The crime data for St Andrews and Leylands 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 St Andrews and Leylands with other areas?
You can compare St Andrews and Leylands 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.