Sussex Police

Is Stanmer Safe?

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

Last 12 months: January 2025 – December 2025 156 crimes
72 / 100 Safe

Safety Score !

156 Crimes (last 12 months)
25% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↑13% 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 — 156 total crimes recorded in Stanmer

Other Theft
37 23.7%
Violent Crime
33 21.2%
Theft from Person
31 19.9%
Anti-Social Behaviour
16 10.3%
Bicycle Theft
8 5.1%
Drugs
6 3.8%
Burglary
5 3.2%
Criminal Damage & Arson
5 3.2%
Public Order
3 1.9%
Robbery
3 1.9%
Shoplifting
3 1.9%
Vehicle Crime
3 1.9%
Other Crime
2 1.3%
Possession of Weapons
1 0.6%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Stanmer — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stanmer safe?

Stanmer has a CrimeRadar safety score of 72/100, rated Safe. A total of 156 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 13% compared to the previous year. Stanmer is considered a relatively safe area compared to the UK average, based on official UK Police data.

How many crimes were recorded in Stanmer in the last 12 months?

156 crimes were recorded in Stanmer 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 13% compared to the previous 12-month period (138 crimes). The most common category was Other Theft, with 37 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Stanmer?

The most common crime in Stanmer is Other Theft, with 37 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 23.7% 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 Stanmer increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Stanmer is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 13% — from 138 crimes in the previous 12 months to 156 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 Stanmer?

Stanmer has a safety score of 72 out of 100 (Safe). 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 Stanmer compare to the Sussex Police average?

Stanmer has a safety score of 72/100, while the Sussex Police force area average is 45/100. Stanmer 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 Stanmer?

25% of crimes recorded in Stanmer 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 Stanmer?

33 violent crimes were recorded in Stanmer in the last 12 months — representing 21.2% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 16 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 Stanmer last updated?

The crime data for Stanmer 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 Stanmer with other areas?

You can compare Stanmer 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.