Sidlesham vs West Meon and Hambledon

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    75/100
    Sidlesham Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      West Meon and Hambledon Hampshire Constabulary

      Sidlesham vs West Meon and Hambledon Results

      A
      75/100
      Safe
      Sidlesham
      Sussex Police
      108 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.6% trend
      42.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      86/100
      Very Safe
      West Meon and Hambledon
      Hampshire Constabulary
      142 crimes / 12m
      ↓44.3% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sidlesham
      B West Meon and Hambledon
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      108
      142
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      86
      255
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑25.6%
      ↓44.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      42.9%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sidlesham
      B West Meon and Hambledon
      Violent Crime
      34 ↑55%
      53 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      38 ↑31%
      13 ↓28%
      Other Theft
      5 ↑67%
      13 ↓65%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓63%
      21 ↓67%
      Burglary
      3 ↑50%
      7 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      11 ↓8%
      10 ↓44%
      Drugs
      1
      6 ↑20%
      Public Order
      10 ↑67%
      10 ↓55%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓83%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      4
      Other Crime
      2 ↓33%
      4 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Meon and Hambledon is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 75/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sidlesham safer than West Meon and Hambledon?

      Sidlesham has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 108 crimes in the last 12 months. West Meon and Hambledon has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) with 142 crimes. West Meon and Hambledon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sidlesham vs West Meon and Hambledon?

      Sidlesham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +25.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Meon and Hambledon shows -44.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Sidlesham and West Meon and Hambledon?

      In Sidlesham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (38 incidents). In West Meon and Hambledon, it is Violent Crime (53 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sidlesham and West Meon and Hambledon?

      Sidlesham recorded 38 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Meon and Hambledon recorded 13. 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 Sidlesham vs West Meon and Hambledon?

      Violent crime in Sidlesham totalled 34 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 53 in West Meon and Hambledon. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Sidlesham and West Meon and Hambledon in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sidlesham recorded 86 crimes (now 108, a change of +25.6%). West Meon and Hambledon recorded 255 crimes previously (now 142, -44.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sidlesham and West Meon and Hambledon?

      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. Sidlesham has a resolution rate of 42.9% and West Meon and Hambledon has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sidlesham and West Meon and Hambledon?

      Sidlesham falls within the Sussex Police boundary. West Meon and Hambledon is covered by Hampshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Sidlesham and West Meon and Hambledon?

      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 Sidlesham or West Meon and Hambledon on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Sidlesham and West Meon and Hambledon. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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