Westham Crime Overview
Westham is the second safest small town in East Sussex, and is among the top 20 safest overall out of East Sussex's 109 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Westham in 2020 was 21 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to East Sussex's overall crime rate, coming in 220% lower than the East Sussex rate of 68 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Westham is the 44th safest small town, and the 2,979th safest location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In July 2019, Westham was the worst small town in East Sussex for robbery, with 1 crime reported and a crime rate of 0.13 per 1,000 inhabitants.
The most common crimes in Westham are violence and sexual offences, with 77 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 10. This is 13% higher than 2019's figure of 67 offences and a difference of 1.30 from 2019's crime rate of 9. Westham's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 1 offence recorded in 2020, a decrease of 200% from 2019's figure of 3 crimes.
Compare Westham to other towns and cities
See how Westham shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Westham and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Westham Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Westham This Year
| Westham | East Sussex | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 94 | 12.26 | 24,034 | 28.34 | 131% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1 | 0.13 | 1,276 | 1.50 | 1054% safer |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.09 | 3,041 | 3.59 | 72% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 18 | 2.35 | 6,961 | 8.21 | 249% safer |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.39 | 2,203 | 2.60 | 567% safer |
| Other Crime | 4 | 0.52 | 1,284 | 1.51 | 190% safer |
| Other Theft | 10 | 1.30 | 4,815 | 5.68 | 337% safer |
| Public Order | 19 | 2.48 | 6,294 | 7.42 | 199% safer |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.39 | 3,374 | 3.98 | 921% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 12 | 1.57 | 3,181 | 3.75 | 139% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 77 | 10.04 | 23,278 | 27.45 | 173% safer |
Crime in Westham Compared To East Sussex
Westham Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willingdon and Jevington | 126 | 16.73 | 27% safer |
| Westham | 163 | 21.26 | - |
| Telscombe | 248 | 31.49 | 32% more dangerous |
| Crowborough | 723 | 32.55 | 35% more dangerous |
| Heathfield and Waldron | 440 | 35.64 | 40% more dangerous |
| Seaford | 942 | 38.23 | 44% more dangerous |
| Uckfield | 632 | 41.83 | 49% more dangerous |
Westham Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 4.7 | 3.8 | 8 | 12 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | 0.39 | 0.13 | Safer |
| Burglary | 3.1 | 2.2 | 2.9 | 2.1 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 2.5 | 2.0 | 5.0 | 2.4 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.39 | 0.13 | 0.39 | 0.39 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.65 | 0.52 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 2.2 | 2.7 | 3.9 | 1.3 | Safer |
| Public Order | 2.1 | 1.2 | 2.9 | 2.5 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.91 | 0.39 | No change |
| Vehicle Crime | 2.6 | 1.4 | 2.9 | 1.6 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 | Getting worse |
Changes In Westham's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Westham to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Westham | 21.26 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 69% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 73% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 74% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 75% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 75% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 78% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 79% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 80% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 84% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 84% more dangerous |
Crime in Westham During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Westham change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in May, when Westham saw a 433% increase in anti-social behaviour. Westham saw a large fall in other theft during October, when it fell by 80% compared to October in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -25% | +225% | +433% | +80% | -42% | +50% | +175% | -60% | - | +267% |
| Burglary | +100% | -40% | - | - | -75% | - | +100% | - | - | -33% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | - | - | -33% | - | - | -33% | - | +100% | - | -67% |
| Drugs | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Crime | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | - | -50% | -50% | - | -67% | - | -75% | -80% | - | - |
| Public Order | +100% | - | - | - | -33% | -50% | -50% | - | +100% | +100% |
| Vehicle Crime | - | - | - | - | -75% | - | +150% | -60% | - | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +60% | -27% | - | +75% | +400% | +200% | +20% | -75% | +60% | +50% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Westham
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Westham's local territorial police force is the Sussex Police.How dangerous is Westham?
Westham is the second safest small town in East Sussex.What is Westham's most common crime?
The most common crimes in Westham are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Westham?
Westham's least common crime is bicycle theft.Last updated: 01 Apr 2021