Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat vs Hassocks

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    71/100
    Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      52/100
      Hassocks Sussex Police

      Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat vs Hassocks Results

      A
      71/100
      Safe
      Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat
      Sussex Police
      206 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.3% trend
      66.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      52/100
      Average
      Hassocks
      Sussex Police
      441 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.5% trend
      25.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat
      B Hassocks
      Safety Score
      71/100 Safe
      52/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      206
      441
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      192
      443
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.3%
      ↓0.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      66.7%
      25.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat
      B Hassocks
      Violent Crime
      72 ↑18%
      118 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      55 ↑53%
      107 ↑102%
      Other Theft
      14 ↓7%
      18 ↓51%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓53%
      18 ↓18%
      Burglary
      16 ↓24%
      26 ↑8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      13 ↓32%
      24 ↓43%
      Drugs
      3 ↑0%
      8 ↓20%
      Public Order
      17 ↑42%
      41 ↑95%
      Robbery
      1
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      63 ↓25%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      5 ↑0%
      11 ↓58%
      Overall Verdict
      A Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat is the safer choice — scoring 71/100 vs 52/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat safer than Hassocks?

      Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 206 crimes in the last 12 months. Hassocks has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) with 441 crimes. Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat vs Hassocks?

      Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Hassocks shows -0.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat and Hassocks?

      In Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (72 incidents). In Hassocks, it is Violent Crime (118 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat and Hassocks?

      Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat recorded 55 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hassocks recorded 107. 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 Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat vs Hassocks?

      Violent crime in Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat totalled 72 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 118 in Hassocks. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat and Hassocks in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat recorded 192 crimes (now 206, a change of +7.3%). Hassocks recorded 443 crimes previously (now 441, -0.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat and Hassocks?

      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. Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat has a resolution rate of 66.7% and Hassocks has 25.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat and Hassocks?

      Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Hassocks 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 Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat and Hassocks?

      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 Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat or Hassocks on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Westmeston and Streat and Hassocks. 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.