Havant and Emsworth vs West Wittering

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Havant and Emsworth Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      73/100
      West Wittering Sussex Police

      Havant and Emsworth vs West Wittering Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Havant and Emsworth
      Hampshire Constabulary
      2,106 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.5% trend
      25.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      73/100
      Safe
      West Wittering
      Sussex Police
      175 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.2% trend
      47.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Havant and Emsworth
      B West Wittering
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,106
      175
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,276
      173
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.5%
      ↑1.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.9%
      47.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Havant and Emsworth
      B West Wittering
      Violent Crime
      884 ↑13%
      64 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      212 ↓26%
      37 ↑54%
      Other Theft
      126 ↓30%
      23 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      61 ↓48%
      4 ↓56%
      Burglary
      60 ↓6%
      10 ↑25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      164 ↓15%
      13 ↓24%
      Drugs
      44 ↓12%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      182 ↓11%
      9 ↓18%
      Robbery
      26 ↑160%
      0
      Shoplifting
      250 ↓13%
      3 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↓41%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      20 ↓26%
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      34 ↑36%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      33 ↑10%
      6 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Wittering is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Havant and Emsworth safer than West Wittering?

      Havant and Emsworth has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,106 crimes in the last 12 months. West Wittering has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 175 crimes. West Wittering scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Havant and Emsworth vs West Wittering?

      Havant and Emsworth shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Wittering shows +1.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Havant and Emsworth and West Wittering?

      In Havant and Emsworth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (884 incidents). In West Wittering, it is Violent Crime (64 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Havant and Emsworth and West Wittering?

      Havant and Emsworth recorded 212 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Wittering recorded 37. 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 Havant and Emsworth vs West Wittering?

      Violent crime in Havant and Emsworth totalled 884 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 64 in West Wittering. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Havant and Emsworth and West Wittering in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Havant and Emsworth recorded 2,276 crimes (now 2,106, a change of -7.5%). West Wittering recorded 173 crimes previously (now 175, +1.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Havant and Emsworth 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. Havant and Emsworth has a resolution rate of 25.9% and West Wittering has 47.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Havant and Emsworth and West Wittering?

      Havant and Emsworth 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 Havant and Emsworth 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 Havant and Emsworth or West Wittering on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.