Gosport East vs West Wittering

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Gosport East Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      85/100
      West Wittering Sussex Police

      Gosport East vs West Wittering Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Gosport East
      Hampshire Constabulary
      2,432 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.5% trend
      23.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      85/100
      Very Safe
      West Wittering
      Sussex Police
      119 crimes / 12m
      ↓37% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gosport East
      B West Wittering
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      85/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,432
      119
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,546
      189
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.5%
      ↓37%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.8%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gosport East
      B West Wittering
      Violent Crime
      1,036 ↑2%
      38 ↓53%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      335 ↑4%
      30 ↑15%
      Other Theft
      167 ↑22%
      14 ↓42%
      Vehicle Crime
      63 ↓9%
      4 ↓33%
      Burglary
      53 ↓15%
      4 ↓64%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      149 ↓30%
      13 ↓13%
      Drugs
      102 ↑36%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      211 ↑2%
      11 ↑57%
      Robbery
      19 ↑217%
      0
      Shoplifting
      170 ↓48%
      1 ↓80%
      Theft from Person
      13 ↓24%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      28 ↓3%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      31 ↑7%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      55 ↑34%
      2 ↓71%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Wittering is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gosport East safer than West Wittering?

      Gosport East has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,432 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 Gosport East vs West Wittering?

      Gosport East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.5% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Gosport East and West Wittering?

      In Gosport East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,036 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 Gosport East and West Wittering?

      Gosport East recorded 335 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 Gosport East vs West Wittering?

      Violent crime in Gosport East totalled 1,036 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 Gosport East and West Wittering in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gosport East recorded 2,546 crimes (now 2,432, a change of -4.5%). West Wittering recorded 189 crimes previously (now 119, -37%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gosport East 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. Gosport East has a resolution rate of 23.8% and West Wittering has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gosport East and West Wittering?

      Gosport East 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 Gosport East 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 Gosport East or West Wittering on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gosport East 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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