Fernhurst vs Widewater

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    71/100
    Fernhurst Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      59/100
      Widewater Sussex Police

      Fernhurst vs Widewater Results

      A
      71/100
      Safe
      Fernhurst
      Sussex Police
      204 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.1% trend
      18.2% 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 Fernhurst
      B Widewater
      Safety Score
      71/100 Safe
      59/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      204
      337
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      252
      368
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓19.1%
      ↓8.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.2%
      27.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fernhurst
      B Widewater
      Violent Crime
      77 ↓21%
      113 ↓21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      45 ↑45%
      82 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      18 ↑13%
      28 ↑27%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓89%
      14 ↑40%
      Burglary
      12 ↓33%
      7 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      23 ↓49%
      30 ↑0%
      Drugs
      3 ↓40%
      8 ↓33%
      Public Order
      21 ↓5%
      28 ↓44%
      Robbery
      1
      3 ↓40%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓83%
      5 ↑150%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓67%
      13 ↑63%
      Overall Verdict
      A Fernhurst is the safer choice — scoring 71/100 vs 59/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Fernhurst safer than Widewater?

      Fernhurst has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 204 crimes in the last 12 months. Widewater has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) with 337 crimes. Fernhurst scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Fernhurst vs Widewater?

      Fernhurst shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19.1% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Fernhurst and Widewater?

      In Fernhurst, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (77 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 Fernhurst and Widewater?

      Fernhurst recorded 45 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 Fernhurst vs Widewater?

      Violent crime in Fernhurst totalled 77 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 Fernhurst and Widewater in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Fernhurst recorded 252 crimes (now 204, a change of -19.1%). Widewater recorded 368 crimes previously (now 337, -8.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fernhurst 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. Fernhurst has a resolution rate of 18.2% and Widewater has 27.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Fernhurst and Widewater?

      Fernhurst 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 Fernhurst 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 Fernhurst or Widewater on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Fernhurst and Widewater. 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.