Chichester West vs Cowden and Hever

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Chichester West Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      91/100
      Cowden and Hever Kent Police

      Chichester West vs Cowden and Hever Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Chichester West
      Sussex Police
      1,531 crimes / 12m
      ↑222.3% trend
      33.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      91/100
      Very Safe
      Cowden and Hever
      Kent Police
      51 crimes / 12m
      ↓45.2% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chichester West
      B Cowden and Hever
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      91/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,531
      51
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      475
      93
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑222.3%
      ↓45.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.9%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chichester West
      B Cowden and Hever
      Violent Crime
      422 ↑127%
      14 ↓66%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      390 ↑319%
      13 ↓13%
      Other Theft
      82 ↑215%
      6 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      34 ↑113%
      3 ↓57%
      Burglary
      39 ↑200%
      6 ↑200%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      143 ↑333%
      3 ↓75%
      Drugs
      23 ↑188%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      131 ↑147%
      3 ↑50%
      Robbery
      20 ↑1900%
      0
      Shoplifting
      167 ↑1093%
      0
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑67%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      32 ↑191%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      22 ↑120%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      21 ↑163%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Cowden and Hever is the safer choice — scoring 91/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chichester West safer than Cowden and Hever?

      Chichester West has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,531 crimes in the last 12 months. Cowden and Hever has a safety score of 91/100 (Very Safe) with 51 crimes. Cowden and Hever scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chichester West vs Cowden and Hever?

      Chichester West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +222.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Cowden and Hever shows -45.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Chichester West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (422 incidents). In Cowden and Hever, it is Violent Crime (14 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Chichester West recorded 390 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cowden and Hever recorded 13. 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 West vs Cowden and Hever?

      Violent crime in Chichester West totalled 422 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 14 in Cowden and Hever. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chichester West recorded 475 crimes (now 1,531, a change of +222.3%). Cowden and Hever recorded 93 crimes previously (now 51, -45.2%).

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

      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 West has a resolution rate of 33.9% and Cowden and Hever has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chichester West and Cowden and Hever?

      Chichester West falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Cowden and Hever is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Chichester West and Cowden and Hever?

      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 West or Cowden and Hever on a crime map?

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

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