Funtington vs West Wittering

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    62/100
    Funtington Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      73/100
      West Wittering Sussex Police

      Funtington vs West Wittering Results

      A
      62/100
      Average
      Funtington
      Sussex Police
      240 crimes / 12m
      ↑22.5% trend
      45.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      73/100
      Safe
      West Wittering
      Sussex Police
      175 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.2% trend
      47.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Funtington
      B West Wittering
      Safety Score
      62/100 Average
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      240
      175
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      196
      173
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑22.5%
      ↑1.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      45.5%
      47.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Funtington
      B West Wittering
      Violent Crime
      69 ↑57%
      64 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      19 ↓10%
      37 ↑54%
      Other Theft
      22 ↑100%
      23 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      46 ↑12%
      4 ↓56%
      Burglary
      30 ↑233%
      10 ↑25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↓27%
      13 ↓24%
      Drugs
      4 ↑0%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      13 ↓7%
      9 ↓18%
      Shoplifting
      0
      3 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓60%
      6 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Wittering is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 62/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Funtington safer than West Wittering?

      Funtington has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 240 crimes in the last 12 months. West Wittering has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 175 crimes. West Wittering scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Funtington vs West Wittering?

      Funtington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +22.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Wittering shows +1.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Funtington and West Wittering?

      In Funtington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (69 incidents). In West Wittering, it is Violent Crime (64 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Funtington and West Wittering?

      Funtington recorded 19 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Wittering recorded 37. 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 Funtington vs West Wittering?

      Violent crime in Funtington totalled 69 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 64 in West Wittering. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Funtington and West Wittering in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Funtington recorded 196 crimes (now 240, a change of +22.5%). West Wittering recorded 173 crimes previously (now 175, +1.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Funtington and West Wittering?

      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. Funtington has a resolution rate of 45.5% and West Wittering has 47.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Funtington and West Wittering?

      Funtington falls within the Sussex Police boundary. West Wittering 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 Funtington and West Wittering?

      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 Funtington or West Wittering on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Funtington and West Wittering. 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.