Crowborough (St Johns) vs Widewater

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    77/100
    Crowborough (St Johns) Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      59/100
      Widewater Sussex Police

      Crowborough (St Johns) vs Widewater Results

      A
      77/100
      Safe
      Crowborough (St Johns)
      Sussex Police
      51 crimes / 12m
      ↑75.9% trend
      25% resolved
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      VS
      B
      59/100
      Average
      Widewater
      Sussex Police
      337 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.4% trend
      27.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Crowborough (St Johns)
      B Widewater
      Safety Score
      77/100 Safe
      59/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      51
      337
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      29
      368
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑75.9%
      ↓8.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      27.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Crowborough (St Johns)
      B Widewater
      Violent Crime
      21 ↑40%
      113 ↓21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      6 ↑500%
      82 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      4 ↓33%
      28 ↑27%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↑50%
      14 ↑40%
      Burglary
      4 ↑300%
      7 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      5 ↑400%
      30 ↑0%
      Drugs
      0
      8 ↓33%
      Public Order
      4 ↑300%
      28 ↓44%
      Robbery
      0
      3 ↓40%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↑150%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      3 ↑200%
      13 ↑63%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Crowborough (St Johns) safer than Widewater?

      Crowborough (St Johns) has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) and recorded 51 crimes in the last 12 months. Widewater has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) with 337 crimes. Crowborough (St Johns) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Crowborough (St Johns) vs Widewater?

      Crowborough (St Johns) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +75.9% — 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 Crowborough (St Johns) and Widewater?

      In Crowborough (St Johns), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (21 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 Crowborough (St Johns) and Widewater?

      Crowborough (St Johns) recorded 6 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 Crowborough (St Johns) vs Widewater?

      Violent crime in Crowborough (St Johns) totalled 21 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 Crowborough (St Johns) and Widewater in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Crowborough (St Johns) recorded 29 crimes (now 51, a change of +75.9%). Widewater recorded 368 crimes previously (now 337, -8.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Crowborough (St Johns) 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. Crowborough (St Johns) has a resolution rate of 25% and Widewater has 27.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Crowborough (St Johns) and Widewater?

      Crowborough (St Johns) 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 Crowborough (St Johns) 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 Crowborough (St Johns) or Widewater on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Crowborough (St Johns) 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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