East Wittering vs St Michaels

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    53/100
    East Wittering Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      61/100
      St Michaels Sussex Police

      East Wittering vs St Michaels Results

      A
      53/100
      Average
      East Wittering
      Sussex Police
      378 crimes / 12m
      ↑35% trend
      50% resolved
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      VS
      B
      61/100
      Average
      St Michaels
      Sussex Police
      303 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.7% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Wittering
      B St Michaels
      Safety Score
      53/100 Average
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      378
      303
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      280
      332
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑35%
      ↓8.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Wittering
      B St Michaels
      Violent Crime
      115 ↑15%
      122 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      81 ↑62%
      58 ↑16%
      Other Theft
      29 ↑164%
      14 ↑8%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓17%
      6 ↓25%
      Burglary
      11 ↑120%
      5 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      34 ↑42%
      30 ↑43%
      Drugs
      5 ↓44%
      7 ↑250%
      Public Order
      39 ↑86%
      30 ↑20%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      43 ↓7%
      20 ↓71%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑120%
      9 ↓10%
      Overall Verdict
      B St Michaels is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 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 St Michaels?

      East Wittering has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) and recorded 378 crimes in the last 12 months. St Michaels has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 303 crimes. St Michaels scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Wittering vs St Michaels?

      East Wittering shows a year-on-year crime trend of +35% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. St Michaels shows -8.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In East Wittering, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (115 incidents). In St Michaels, it is Violent Crime (122 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      East Wittering recorded 81 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Michaels recorded 58. 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 St Michaels?

      Violent crime in East Wittering totalled 115 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 122 in St Michaels. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Wittering and St Michaels 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%). St Michaels recorded 332 crimes previously (now 303, -8.7%).

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

      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 St Michaels has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Wittering and St Michaels?

      East Wittering falls within the Sussex Police boundary. St Michaels 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 St Michaels?

      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 St Michaels on a crime map?

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