Fishbourne vs Widewater

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    80/100
    Fishbourne Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      59/100
      Widewater Sussex Police

      Fishbourne vs Widewater Results

      A
      80/100
      Safe
      Fishbourne
      Sussex Police
      128 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.8% trend
      60% 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 Fishbourne
      B Widewater
      Safety Score
      80/100 Safe
      59/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      128
      337
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      133
      368
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.8%
      ↓8.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      60%
      27.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fishbourne
      B Widewater
      Violent Crime
      46 ↑35%
      113 ↓21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      35 ↑13%
      82 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓42%
      28 ↑27%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓46%
      14 ↑40%
      Burglary
      4 ↓50%
      7 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      13 ↓28%
      30 ↑0%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      8 ↓33%
      Public Order
      10 ↑11%
      28 ↓44%
      Robbery
      1
      3 ↓40%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↑150%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      3 ↑50%
      13 ↑63%
      Overall Verdict
      A Fishbourne is the safer choice — scoring 80/100 vs 59/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Fishbourne safer than Widewater?

      Fishbourne has a safety score of 80/100 (Safe) and recorded 128 crimes in the last 12 months. Widewater has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) with 337 crimes. Fishbourne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Fishbourne vs Widewater?

      Fishbourne shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.8% — 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 Fishbourne and Widewater?

      In Fishbourne, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (46 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 Fishbourne and Widewater?

      Fishbourne recorded 35 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 Fishbourne vs Widewater?

      Violent crime in Fishbourne totalled 46 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 Fishbourne and Widewater in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Fishbourne recorded 133 crimes (now 128, a change of -3.8%). Widewater recorded 368 crimes previously (now 337, -8.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fishbourne 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. Fishbourne has a resolution rate of 60% and Widewater has 27.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Fishbourne and Widewater?

      Fishbourne 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 Fishbourne 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 Fishbourne or Widewater on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Fishbourne 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.