East Wittering vs Horam

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    53/100
    East Wittering Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      77/100
      Horam Sussex Police

      East Wittering vs Horam Results

      A
      53/100
      Average
      East Wittering
      Sussex Police
      378 crimes / 12m
      ↑35% trend
      50% resolved
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      VS
      B
      77/100
      Safe
      Horam
      Sussex Police
      170 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.8% trend
      45.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Wittering
      B Horam
      Safety Score
      53/100 Average
      77/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      378
      170
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      280
      212
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑35%
      ↓19.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      45.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Wittering
      B Horam
      Violent Crime
      115 ↑15%
      70 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      81 ↑62%
      26 ↓32%
      Other Theft
      29 ↑164%
      7 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓17%
      5 ↓29%
      Burglary
      11 ↑120%
      6 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      34 ↑42%
      22 ↑47%
      Drugs
      5 ↓44%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      39 ↑86%
      13 ↓13%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      43 ↓7%
      12 ↓54%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑120%
      4 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Horam is the safer choice — scoring 77/100 vs 53/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Wittering safer than Horam?

      East Wittering has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) and recorded 378 crimes in the last 12 months. Horam has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) with 170 crimes. Horam scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Wittering vs Horam?

      East Wittering shows a year-on-year crime trend of +35% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Horam shows -19.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in East Wittering and Horam?

      In East Wittering, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (115 incidents). In Horam, it is Violent Crime (70 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between East Wittering and Horam?

      East Wittering recorded 81 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Horam recorded 26. 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 East Wittering vs Horam?

      Violent crime in East Wittering totalled 115 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 70 in Horam. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Wittering and Horam in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Wittering recorded 280 crimes (now 378, a change of +35%). Horam recorded 212 crimes previously (now 170, -19.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Wittering and Horam?

      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. East Wittering has a resolution rate of 50% and Horam has 45.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Wittering and Horam?

      East Wittering falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Horam 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 East Wittering and Horam?

      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 East Wittering or Horam on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.