Barnham vs Widewater

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    18/100
    Barnham Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      59/100
      Widewater Sussex Police

      Barnham vs Widewater Results

      A
      18/100
      High Crime
      Barnham
      Sussex Police
      751 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.2% trend
      24.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      59/100
      Average
      Widewater
      Sussex Police
      337 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.4% trend
      27.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barnham
      B Widewater
      Safety Score
      18/100 High Crime
      59/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      751
      337
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      760
      368
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.2%
      ↓8.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.3%
      27.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnham
      B Widewater
      Violent Crime
      254 ↑34%
      113 ↓21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      150 ↑6%
      82 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      38 ↑15%
      28 ↑27%
      Vehicle Crime
      60 ↑107%
      14 ↑40%
      Burglary
      31 ↑3%
      7 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      63 ↓16%
      30 ↑0%
      Drugs
      23 ↑77%
      8 ↓33%
      Public Order
      49 ↓4%
      28 ↓44%
      Robbery
      4 ↑33%
      3 ↓40%
      Shoplifting
      50 ↓70%
      5 ↑150%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑0%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑100%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      9 ↓10%
      13 ↑63%
      Overall Verdict
      B Widewater is the safer choice — scoring 59/100 vs 18/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barnham safer than Widewater?

      Barnham has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) and recorded 751 crimes in the last 12 months. Widewater has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) with 337 crimes. Widewater scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barnham vs Widewater?

      Barnham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Widewater shows -8.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barnham and Widewater?

      In Barnham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (254 incidents). In Widewater, it is Violent Crime (113 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnham and Widewater?

      Barnham recorded 150 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Widewater recorded 82. 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 Barnham vs Widewater?

      Violent crime in Barnham totalled 254 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 113 in Widewater. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barnham and Widewater in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barnham recorded 760 crimes (now 751, a change of -1.2%). Widewater recorded 368 crimes previously (now 337, -8.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnham and Widewater?

      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. Barnham has a resolution rate of 24.3% and Widewater has 27.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barnham and Widewater?

      Barnham falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Widewater 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 Barnham and Widewater?

      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 Barnham or Widewater on a crime map?

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

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