Crime in Woodingdean: statistics, rates and trends
473 crimes were recorded in Woodingdean in the 12 months to August 2026, 49.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Woodingdean at a glance
- Crime trends in Woodingdean
- Types of crime in Woodingdean
- Woodingdean compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Woodingdean
- What happened after crimes were reported in Woodingdean
- Demographics of Woodingdean
- Questions about crime in Woodingdean
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (158), anti-social behaviour (113), criminal damage and arson (42) and other theft (42) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,047th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Woodingdean | Brighton and Hove | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 473 | 35,519 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.6 | 125.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 9,535 | 283,870 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Woodingdean peaked in the year to August 2020 (581 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (454). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 4%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 473 | 49.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 485 | 50.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 466 | 48.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 478 | 50.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 498 | 52.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 564 | 59.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 581 | 60.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 566 | 59.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 454 | 47.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 44 |
| July 2026 | 51 |
| June 2026 | 48 |
| May 2026 | 28 |
| April 2026 | 41 |
| March 2026 | 43 |
| February 2026 | 34 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 33 |
| October 2025 | 47 |
| September 2025 | 39 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (58% below) and violence and sexual offences (52% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 80 to 113, while violence and sexual offences fell from 190 to 158 and public order fell from 40 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 158 | 16.6 | 34.2 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 113 | 11.9 | 15.4 | +41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 4.4 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Other theft | 42 | 4.4 | 6.4 | -11% |
| Public order | 34 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 2.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 18 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 1.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Woodingdean; the highest is Kemptown (285.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Rottingdean & West Saltdean (44.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Woodingdean |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehawk & Marina | 2,024 | 164.5 | +232% |
| Moulsecoomb & Bevendean | 1,393 | 87.6 | +77% |
| Rottingdean & West Saltdean | 480 | 44.7 | -10% |
| Hanover & Elm Grove | 1,093 | 69.8 | +41% |
| Coldean & Stanmer | 943 | 81.4 | +64% |
| Queen's Park | 1,183 | 115.6 | +133% |
| Kemptown | 3,443 | 285.1 | +475% |
| Round Hill | 907 | 105.8 | +113% |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Woodingdean over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (31).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 31 |
| On or near Marden Close | 22 |
| On or near Supermarket | 21 |
| On or near Sandhurst Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Norton Drive | 15 |
| On or near Warren Way | 15 |
| On or near Parking Area | 13 |
| On or near Laughton Road | 12 |
| On or near Dudwell Road | 11 |
| On or near Fir Close | 11 |
Of the 360 crimes in Woodingdean with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 113 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 153 | 42.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 142 | 39.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 6.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Woodingdean has an estimated population of 9,535 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (12%, against 20%), fewer students (5.7%, against 7.9%) and an older population (23%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Woodingdean average decile 5.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Woodingdean | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Woodingdean a safe place to live?
Woodingdean recorded 49.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,047th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Woodingdean?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 158 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (113).
Is crime in Woodingdean going up or down?
Recorded crime in Woodingdean was down 2% on the year before: 473 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 485 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Woodingdean?
About 9,535 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Woodingdean?
Woodingdean is policed by Sussex.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.