Chichester City vs Wadhurst

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Chichester City Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      69/100
      Wadhurst Sussex Police

      Chichester City vs Wadhurst Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Chichester City
      Sussex Police
      1,861 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.8% trend
      38.2% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      69/100
      Safe
      Wadhurst
      Sussex Police
      220 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.5% trend
      21.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chichester City
      B Wadhurst
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      69/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,861
      220
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,594
      243
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16.8%
      ↓9.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.2%
      21.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chichester City
      B Wadhurst
      Violent Crime
      376 ↓9%
      81 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      435 ↑52%
      57 ↑30%
      Other Theft
      71 ↓30%
      15 ↓42%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↓16%
      5 ↓55%
      Burglary
      57 ↑19%
      5 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      128 ↑23%
      15 ↓53%
      Drugs
      43 ↑34%
      6 ↑50%
      Public Order
      174 ↑18%
      17 ↑13%
      Robbery
      30 ↑36%
      0
      Shoplifting
      364 ↑17%
      8 ↑60%
      Theft from Person
      35 ↑13%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      82 ↑110%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      27 ↑50%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      18 ↑20%
      7 ↑133%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wadhurst is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chichester City safer than Wadhurst?

      Chichester City has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,861 crimes in the last 12 months. Wadhurst has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 220 crimes. Wadhurst scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chichester City vs Wadhurst?

      Chichester City shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wadhurst shows -9.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chichester City and Wadhurst?

      In Chichester City, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (435 incidents). In Wadhurst, it is Violent Crime (81 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chichester City and Wadhurst?

      Chichester City recorded 435 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wadhurst recorded 57. 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 Chichester City vs Wadhurst?

      Violent crime in Chichester City totalled 376 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 81 in Wadhurst. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chichester City and Wadhurst in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chichester City recorded 1,594 crimes (now 1,861, a change of +16.8%). Wadhurst recorded 243 crimes previously (now 220, -9.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chichester City and Wadhurst?

      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. Chichester City has a resolution rate of 38.2% and Wadhurst has 21.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chichester City and Wadhurst?

      Chichester City falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Wadhurst 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 Chichester City and Wadhurst?

      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 Chichester City or Wadhurst on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chichester City and Wadhurst. 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.