Broadwater vs Chichester West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    42/100
    Broadwater Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      43/100
      Chichester West Sussex Police

      Broadwater vs Chichester West Results

      A
      42/100
      Below Average
      Broadwater
      Sussex Police
      545 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.7% trend
      36.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      43/100
      Below Average
      Chichester West
      Sussex Police
      481 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.1% trend
      31% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Broadwater
      B Chichester West
      Safety Score
      42/100 Below Average
      43/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      545
      481
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      696
      462
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓21.7%
      ↑4.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.1%
      31%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Broadwater
      B Chichester West
      Violent Crime
      204 ↓15%
      179 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      66 ↓15%
      109 ↑68%
      Other Theft
      36 ↓5%
      23 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↓44%
      15 ↑7%
      Burglary
      9 ↓47%
      15 ↓12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      35 ↓47%
      36 ↓10%
      Drugs
      20 ↑122%
      6 ↓63%
      Public Order
      53 ↓15%
      44 ↓2%
      Robbery
      5 ↑400%
      3 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      66 ↓39%
      25 ↑317%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑33%
      7 ↓53%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑29%
      7 ↓42%
      Other Crime
      14 ↓33%
      11 ↑38%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Broadwater safer than Chichester West?

      Broadwater has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) and recorded 545 crimes in the last 12 months. Chichester West has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) with 481 crimes. Chichester West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Broadwater vs Chichester West?

      Broadwater shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Chichester West shows +4.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Broadwater and Chichester West?

      In Broadwater, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (204 incidents). In Chichester West, it is Violent Crime (179 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Broadwater and Chichester West?

      Broadwater recorded 66 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Chichester West recorded 109. 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 Broadwater vs Chichester West?

      Violent crime in Broadwater totalled 204 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 179 in Chichester West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Broadwater and Chichester West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Broadwater recorded 696 crimes (now 545, a change of -21.7%). Chichester West recorded 462 crimes previously (now 481, +4.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Broadwater and Chichester West?

      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. Broadwater has a resolution rate of 36.1% and Chichester West has 31%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Broadwater and Chichester West?

      Broadwater falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Chichester West 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 Broadwater and Chichester West?

      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 Broadwater or Chichester West on a crime map?

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

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