Kings Park and Kingsmere vs West Wittering

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    79/100
    Kings Park and Kingsmere Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      73/100
      West Wittering Sussex Police

      Kings Park and Kingsmere vs West Wittering Results

      A
      79/100
      Safe
      Kings Park and Kingsmere
      Sussex Police
      61 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.9% trend
      20% 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 Kings Park and Kingsmere
      B West Wittering
      Safety Score
      79/100 Safe
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      61
      175
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      56
      173
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.9%
      ↑1.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      47.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kings Park and Kingsmere
      B West Wittering
      Violent Crime
      26 ↓24%
      64 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      15 ↑67%
      37 ↑54%
      Other Theft
      2 ↑0%
      23 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      4
      4 ↓56%
      Burglary
      1
      10 ↑25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      1 ↓67%
      13 ↓24%
      Drugs
      3
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      3 ↓40%
      9 ↓18%
      Shoplifting
      0
      3 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      4
      6 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kings Park and Kingsmere safer than West Wittering?

      Kings Park and Kingsmere has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 61 crimes in the last 12 months. West Wittering has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 175 crimes. Kings Park and Kingsmere scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kings Park and Kingsmere vs West Wittering?

      Kings Park and Kingsmere shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.9% — 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 Kings Park and Kingsmere and West Wittering?

      In Kings Park and Kingsmere, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (26 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 Kings Park and Kingsmere and West Wittering?

      Kings Park and Kingsmere recorded 15 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 Kings Park and Kingsmere vs West Wittering?

      Violent crime in Kings Park and Kingsmere totalled 26 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 Kings Park and Kingsmere and West Wittering in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kings Park and Kingsmere recorded 56 crimes (now 61, a change of +8.9%). West Wittering recorded 173 crimes previously (now 175, +1.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kings Park and Kingsmere 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. Kings Park and Kingsmere has a resolution rate of 20% and West Wittering has 47.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kings Park and Kingsmere and West Wittering?

      Kings Park and Kingsmere 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 Kings Park and Kingsmere 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 Kings Park and Kingsmere or West Wittering on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kings Park and Kingsmere and West Wittering. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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