Chichester South vs Donnington

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    40/100
    Chichester South Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      75/100
      Donnington Sussex Police

      Chichester South vs Donnington Results

      A
      40/100
      Below Average
      Chichester South
      Sussex Police
      523 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.6% trend
      26.9% resolved
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      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 South
      B Donnington
      Safety Score
      40/100 Below Average
      75/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      523
      155
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      486
      140
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.6%
      ↑10.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.9%
      70%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chichester South
      B Donnington
      Violent Crime
      172 ↓8%
      53 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      144 ↑33%
      27 ↑69%
      Other Theft
      32 ↑33%
      10 ↓41%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↓20%
      6 ↓40%
      Burglary
      9 ↓18%
      7 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      33 ↓34%
      25 ↑213%
      Drugs
      29 ↑107%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      44 ↑38%
      11 ↓35%
      Robbery
      5 ↑25%
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↑25%
      4 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑100%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑67%
      3
      Other Crime
      12 ↓20%
      4 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Donnington is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 40/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chichester South safer than Donnington?

      Chichester South has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) and recorded 523 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 South vs Donnington?

      Chichester South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.6% — 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 South and Donnington?

      In Chichester South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (172 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 South and Donnington?

      Chichester South recorded 144 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 South vs Donnington?

      Violent crime in Chichester South totalled 172 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 South and Donnington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chichester South recorded 486 crimes (now 523, a change of +7.6%). Donnington recorded 140 crimes previously (now 155, +10.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chichester South 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 South has a resolution rate of 26.9% and Donnington has 70%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chichester South and Donnington?

      Chichester South 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 South 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 South or Donnington on a crime map?

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

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