Denmead and Southwick vs Wight Rural West
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Denmead and Southwick vs Wight Rural West Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Denmead and Southwick safer than Wight Rural West?
Denmead and Southwick has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) and recorded 474 crimes in the last 12 months. Wight Rural West has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) with 602 crimes. Denmead and Southwick scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Denmead and Southwick vs Wight Rural West?
Denmead and Southwick shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wight Rural West shows -20.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Denmead and Southwick and Wight Rural West?
In Denmead and Southwick, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (245 incidents). In Wight Rural West, it is Violent Crime (268 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Denmead and Southwick and Wight Rural West?
Denmead and Southwick recorded 63 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wight Rural West recorded 78. 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 Denmead and Southwick vs Wight Rural West?
Violent crime in Denmead and Southwick totalled 245 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 268 in Wight Rural West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Denmead and Southwick and Wight Rural West in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Denmead and Southwick recorded 549 crimes (now 474, a change of -13.7%). Wight Rural West recorded 757 crimes previously (now 602, -20.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Denmead and Southwick and Wight Rural West?
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. Denmead and Southwick has a resolution rate of 0% and Wight Rural West has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Denmead and Southwick and Wight Rural West?
Denmead and Southwick falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Wight Rural West 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 Denmead and Southwick and Wight Rural West?
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 Denmead and Southwick or Wight Rural West on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Denmead and Southwick and Wight Rural West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.