Eastney and Milton vs West Wittering

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Eastney and Milton Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      85/100
      West Wittering Sussex Police

      Eastney and Milton vs West Wittering Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Eastney and Milton
      Hampshire Constabulary
      3,032 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.8% trend
      24.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      85/100
      Very Safe
      West Wittering
      Sussex Police
      119 crimes / 12m
      ↓37% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Eastney and Milton
      B West Wittering
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      85/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,032
      119
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,641
      189
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14.8%
      ↓37%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.7%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Eastney and Milton
      B West Wittering
      Violent Crime
      1,254 ↑18%
      38 ↓53%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      307 ↑18%
      30 ↑15%
      Other Theft
      189 ↑45%
      14 ↓42%
      Vehicle Crime
      242 ↑88%
      4 ↓33%
      Burglary
      65 ↓10%
      4 ↓64%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      192 ↓6%
      13 ↓13%
      Drugs
      82 ↑3%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      257 ↓12%
      11 ↑57%
      Robbery
      32 ↑78%
      0
      Shoplifting
      266 ↑11%
      1 ↓80%
      Theft from Person
      15 ↓40%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      58 ↓2%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      32 ↓6%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      41 ↑32%
      2 ↓71%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Wittering is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Eastney and Milton safer than West Wittering?

      Eastney and Milton has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,032 crimes in the last 12 months. West Wittering has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) with 119 crimes. West Wittering scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Eastney and Milton vs West Wittering?

      Eastney and Milton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Wittering shows -37% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Eastney and Milton and West Wittering?

      In Eastney and Milton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,254 incidents). In West Wittering, it is Violent Crime (38 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Eastney and Milton and West Wittering?

      Eastney and Milton recorded 307 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Wittering recorded 30. 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 Eastney and Milton vs West Wittering?

      Violent crime in Eastney and Milton totalled 1,254 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 38 in West Wittering. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Eastney and Milton and West Wittering in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Eastney and Milton recorded 2,641 crimes (now 3,032, a change of +14.8%). West Wittering recorded 189 crimes previously (now 119, -37%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Eastney and Milton and West Wittering?

      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. Eastney and Milton has a resolution rate of 24.7% and West Wittering has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Eastney and Milton and West Wittering?

      Eastney and Milton falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. West Wittering is covered by Sussex Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Eastney and Milton and West Wittering?

      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 Eastney and Milton or West Wittering on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Eastney and Milton and West Wittering. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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