Chichester East vs Donnington

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Chichester East Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      75/100
      Donnington Sussex Police

      Chichester East vs Donnington Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Chichester East
      Sussex Police
      1,488 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.5% trend
      42.3% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      75/100
      Safe
      Donnington
      Sussex Police
      155 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.7% trend
      70% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chichester East
      B Donnington
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      75/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,488
      155
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,411
      140
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.5%
      ↑10.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      42.3%
      70%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chichester East
      B Donnington
      Violent Crime
      415 ↓5%
      53 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      222 ↑13%
      27 ↑69%
      Other Theft
      69 ↓1%
      10 ↓41%
      Vehicle Crime
      28 ↓28%
      6 ↓40%
      Burglary
      22 ↑10%
      7 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      105 ↑15%
      25 ↑213%
      Drugs
      35 ↑35%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      137 ↑27%
      11 ↓35%
      Robbery
      23 ↑283%
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      375 ↑4%
      4 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑20%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↓21%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↑5%
      3
      Other Crime
      20 ↑11%
      4 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Donnington is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chichester East safer than Donnington?

      Chichester East has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,488 crimes in the last 12 months. Donnington has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 155 crimes. Donnington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chichester East vs Donnington?

      Chichester East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Donnington shows +10.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chichester East and Donnington?

      In Chichester East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (415 incidents). In Donnington, it is Violent Crime (53 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chichester East and Donnington?

      Chichester East recorded 222 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Donnington recorded 27. 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 East vs Donnington?

      Violent crime in Chichester East totalled 415 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 53 in Donnington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chichester East and Donnington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chichester East recorded 1,411 crimes (now 1,488, a change of +5.5%). Donnington recorded 140 crimes previously (now 155, +10.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chichester East and Donnington?

      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 East has a resolution rate of 42.3% and Donnington has 70%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chichester East and Donnington?

      Chichester East falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Donnington 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 East and Donnington?

      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 East or Donnington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chichester East and Donnington. 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.