Chichester South vs West Langney

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    40/100
    Chichester South Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      64/100
      West Langney Sussex Police

      Chichester South vs West Langney 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
      64/100
      Average
      West Langney
      Sussex Police
      307 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.9% trend
      35% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chichester South
      B West Langney
      Safety Score
      40/100 Below Average
      64/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      523
      307
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      486
      337
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.6%
      ↓8.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.9%
      35%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chichester South
      B West Langney
      Violent Crime
      172 ↓8%
      103 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      144 ↑33%
      53 ↑26%
      Other Theft
      32 ↑33%
      22 ↓29%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↓20%
      9 ↓40%
      Burglary
      9 ↓18%
      11 ↓35%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      33 ↓34%
      5 ↓84%
      Drugs
      29 ↑107%
      11 ↑267%
      Public Order
      44 ↑38%
      29 ↑38%
      Robbery
      5 ↑25%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↑25%
      49 ↓6%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑100%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑67%
      2 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      12 ↓20%
      10 ↑11%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Langney is the safer choice — scoring 64/100 vs 40/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chichester South safer than West Langney?

      Chichester South has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) and recorded 523 crimes in the last 12 months. West Langney has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) with 307 crimes. West Langney scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chichester South vs West Langney?

      Chichester South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Langney shows -8.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Chichester South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (172 incidents). In West Langney, it is Violent Crime (103 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Chichester South recorded 144 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Langney recorded 53. 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 West Langney?

      Violent crime in Chichester South totalled 172 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 103 in West Langney. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chichester South and West Langney 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%). West Langney recorded 337 crimes previously (now 307, -8.9%).

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

      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 West Langney has 35%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chichester South and West Langney?

      Chichester South falls within the Sussex Police boundary. West Langney 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 West Langney?

      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 West Langney on a crime map?

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

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