Is West St Leonards Safe?
Crime statistics for West St Leonards. Based on official UK Police data, updated December 2025.
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 648 total crimes recorded in West St Leonards
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for West St Leonards — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is West St Leonards safe?
West St Leonards has a CrimeRadar safety score of 32/100, rated Below Average. A total of 648 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 2.9% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in West St Leonards are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in West St Leonards in the last 12 months?
648 crimes were recorded in West St Leonards 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 (630 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 195 incidents.
What is the most common crime in West St Leonards?
The most common crime in West St Leonards is Violent Crime, with 195 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 30.1% 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 West St Leonards increasing or decreasing?
Crime in West St Leonards is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 2.9% — from 630 crimes in the previous 12 months to 648 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 West St Leonards?
West St Leonards has a safety score of 32 out of 100 (Below 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 West St Leonards compare to the Sussex Police average?
West St Leonards has a safety score of 32/100, while the Sussex Police force area average is 45/100. West St Leonards 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 West St Leonards?
42.4% of crimes recorded in West St Leonards 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 West St Leonards?
195 violent crimes were recorded in West St Leonards in the last 12 months — representing 30.1% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 108 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 West St Leonards last updated?
The crime data for West St Leonards 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 West St Leonards with other areas?
You can compare West St Leonards 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.