Battle Town and Netherfield vs Widewater

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    59/100
    Battle Town and Netherfield Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      59/100
      Widewater Sussex Police

      Battle Town and Netherfield vs Widewater Results

      A
      59/100
      Average
      Battle Town and Netherfield
      Sussex Police
      400 crimes / 12m
      ↓14% trend
      50% 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 Battle Town and Netherfield
      B Widewater
      Safety Score
      59/100 Average
      59/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      400
      337
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      465
      368
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓14%
      ↓8.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      27.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Battle Town and Netherfield
      B Widewater
      Violent Crime
      123 ↓5%
      113 ↓21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      98 ↑10%
      82 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      14 ↓59%
      28 ↑27%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓12%
      14 ↑40%
      Burglary
      11 ↓35%
      7 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      34 ↓48%
      30 ↑0%
      Drugs
      4 ↓56%
      8 ↓33%
      Public Order
      30 ↑3%
      28 ↓44%
      Robbery
      2 ↓33%
      3 ↓40%
      Shoplifting
      43 ↓10%
      5 ↑150%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓60%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓17%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      19 ↑73%
      13 ↑63%
      Overall Verdict
      A Battle Town and Netherfield is the safer choice — scoring 59/100 vs 59/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Battle Town and Netherfield safer than Widewater?

      Battle Town and Netherfield has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) and recorded 400 crimes in the last 12 months. Widewater has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) with 337 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Battle Town and Netherfield vs Widewater?

      Battle Town and Netherfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -14% — 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 Battle Town and Netherfield and Widewater?

      In Battle Town and Netherfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (123 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 Battle Town and Netherfield and Widewater?

      Battle Town and Netherfield recorded 98 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 Battle Town and Netherfield vs Widewater?

      Violent crime in Battle Town and Netherfield totalled 123 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 Battle Town and Netherfield and Widewater in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Battle Town and Netherfield recorded 465 crimes (now 400, a change of -14%). Widewater recorded 368 crimes previously (now 337, -8.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Battle Town and Netherfield 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. Battle Town and Netherfield has a resolution rate of 50% and Widewater has 27.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Battle Town and Netherfield and Widewater?

      Battle Town and Netherfield 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 Battle Town and Netherfield 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 Battle Town and Netherfield or Widewater on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Battle Town and Netherfield 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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