East Wittering vs Selden

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    53/100
    East Wittering Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      28/100
      Selden Sussex Police

      East Wittering vs Selden Results

      A
      53/100
      Average
      East Wittering
      Sussex Police
      378 crimes / 12m
      ↑35% trend
      50% resolved
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      VS
      B
      28/100
      Below Average
      Selden
      Sussex Police
      655 crimes / 12m
      ↑2% trend
      46.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Wittering
      B Selden
      Safety Score
      53/100 Average
      28/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      378
      655
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      280
      642
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑35%
      ↑2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      46.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Wittering
      B Selden
      Violent Crime
      115 ↑15%
      241 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      81 ↑62%
      84 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      29 ↑164%
      31 ↓18%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓17%
      28 ↓15%
      Burglary
      11 ↑120%
      17 ↑55%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      34 ↑42%
      54 ↑6%
      Drugs
      5 ↓44%
      19 ↑90%
      Public Order
      39 ↑86%
      56 ↓8%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      8 ↑700%
      Shoplifting
      43 ↓7%
      88 ↓18%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↓80%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      6 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      7 ↑75%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑120%
      15 ↑36%
      Overall Verdict
      A East Wittering is the safer choice — scoring 53/100 vs 28/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Wittering safer than Selden?

      East Wittering has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) and recorded 378 crimes in the last 12 months. Selden has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) with 655 crimes. East Wittering scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Wittering vs Selden?

      East Wittering shows a year-on-year crime trend of +35% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Selden shows +2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In East Wittering, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (115 incidents). In Selden, it is Violent Crime (241 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      East Wittering recorded 81 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Selden recorded 84. 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 Selden?

      Violent crime in East Wittering totalled 115 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 241 in Selden. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Wittering and Selden 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%). Selden recorded 642 crimes previously (now 655, +2%).

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

      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 Selden has 46.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Wittering and Selden?

      East Wittering falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Selden 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 Selden?

      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 Selden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both East Wittering and Selden. 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.