Chichester West vs Widewater

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    43/100
    Chichester West Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      59/100
      Widewater Sussex Police

      Chichester West vs Widewater Results

      A
      43/100
      Below Average
      Chichester West
      Sussex Police
      481 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.1% trend
      31% resolved
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      VS
      B
      59/100
      Average
      Widewater
      Sussex Police
      337 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.4% trend
      27.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chichester West
      B Widewater
      Safety Score
      43/100 Below Average
      59/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      481
      337
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      462
      368
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.1%
      ↓8.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31%
      27.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chichester West
      B Widewater
      Violent Crime
      179 ↓7%
      113 ↓21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      109 ↑68%
      82 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      23 ↑0%
      28 ↑27%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↑7%
      14 ↑40%
      Burglary
      15 ↓12%
      7 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      36 ↓10%
      30 ↑0%
      Drugs
      6 ↓63%
      8 ↓33%
      Public Order
      44 ↓2%
      28 ↓44%
      Robbery
      3 ↓50%
      3 ↓40%
      Shoplifting
      25 ↑317%
      5 ↑150%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↓53%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓42%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑38%
      13 ↑63%
      Overall Verdict
      B Widewater is the safer choice — scoring 59/100 vs 43/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chichester West safer than Widewater?

      Chichester West has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) and recorded 481 crimes in the last 12 months. Widewater has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) with 337 crimes. Widewater scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chichester West vs Widewater?

      Chichester West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Widewater shows -8.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Chichester West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (179 incidents). In Widewater, it is Violent Crime (113 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Chichester West recorded 109 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Widewater recorded 82. 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 Widewater?

      Violent crime in Chichester West totalled 179 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 113 in Widewater. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chichester West recorded 462 crimes (now 481, a change of +4.1%). Widewater recorded 368 crimes previously (now 337, -8.4%).

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

      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 31% and Widewater has 27.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chichester West and Widewater?

      Chichester West falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Widewater 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 West and Widewater?

      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 Widewater on a crime map?

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

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