Bosham vs West Wittering

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    80/100
    Bosham Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      85/100
      West Wittering Sussex Police

      Bosham vs West Wittering Results

      A
      80/100
      Safe
      Bosham
      Sussex Police
      125 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.9% trend
      33.3% 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 Bosham
      B West Wittering
      Safety Score
      80/100 Safe
      85/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      125
      119
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      160
      189
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓21.9%
      ↓37%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bosham
      B West Wittering
      Violent Crime
      51 ↑50%
      38 ↓53%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      16 ↓30%
      30 ↑15%
      Other Theft
      5 ↓71%
      14 ↓42%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓67%
      4 ↓33%
      Burglary
      9 ↓50%
      4 ↓64%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↑50%
      13 ↓13%
      Public Order
      12 ↓14%
      11 ↑57%
      Shoplifting
      6 ↑0%
      1 ↓80%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓60%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑0%
      2 ↓71%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Wittering is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 80/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bosham safer than West Wittering?

      Bosham has a safety score of 80/100 (Safe) and recorded 125 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 Bosham vs West Wittering?

      Bosham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.9% — 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 Bosham and West Wittering?

      In Bosham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (51 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 Bosham and West Wittering?

      Bosham recorded 16 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 Bosham vs West Wittering?

      Violent crime in Bosham totalled 51 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 Bosham and West Wittering in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bosham recorded 160 crimes (now 125, a change of -21.9%). West Wittering recorded 189 crimes previously (now 119, -37%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bosham 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. Bosham has a resolution rate of 33.3% and West Wittering has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bosham and West Wittering?

      Bosham falls within the Sussex Police 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 Bosham 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 Bosham or West Wittering on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bosham 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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