Horam vs West Wittering

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    77/100
    Horam Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      73/100
      West Wittering Sussex Police

      Horam vs West Wittering Results

      A
      77/100
      Safe
      Horam
      Sussex Police
      170 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.8% 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 Horam
      B West Wittering
      Safety Score
      77/100 Safe
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      170
      175
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      212
      173
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓19.8%
      ↑1.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      45.5%
      47.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Horam
      B West Wittering
      Violent Crime
      70 ↓16%
      64 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      26 ↓32%
      37 ↑54%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓13%
      23 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓29%
      4 ↓56%
      Burglary
      6 ↑0%
      10 ↑25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      22 ↑47%
      13 ↓24%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      13 ↓13%
      9 ↓18%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      12 ↓54%
      3 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓33%
      6 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      A Horam is the safer choice — scoring 77/100 vs 73/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Horam safer than West Wittering?

      Horam has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) and recorded 170 crimes in the last 12 months. West Wittering has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 175 crimes. Horam scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Horam vs West Wittering?

      Horam shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19.8% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Horam and West Wittering?

      In Horam, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (70 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 Horam and West Wittering?

      Horam recorded 26 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 Horam vs West Wittering?

      Violent crime in Horam totalled 70 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 Horam and West Wittering in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Horam recorded 212 crimes (now 170, a change of -19.8%). West Wittering recorded 173 crimes previously (now 175, +1.2%).

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

      Horam 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 Horam 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 Horam or West Wittering on a crime map?

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