Langley Green vs West Wittering

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Langley Green Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      73/100
      West Wittering Sussex Police

      Langley Green vs West Wittering Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Langley Green
      Sussex Police
      1,380 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.3% trend
      46.9% 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 Langley Green
      B West Wittering
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,380
      175
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,323
      173
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.3%
      ↑1.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      46.9%
      47.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Langley Green
      B West Wittering
      Violent Crime
      543 ↓9%
      64 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      111 ↑3%
      37 ↑54%
      Other Theft
      44 ↓20%
      23 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↓43%
      4 ↓56%
      Burglary
      23 ↓44%
      10 ↑25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      89 ↑24%
      13 ↓24%
      Drugs
      52 ↓29%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      112 ↑15%
      9 ↓18%
      Robbery
      12 ↑100%
      0
      Shoplifting
      312 ↑70%
      3 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↑60%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑100%
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑7%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      30 ↑0%
      6 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Wittering is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 9/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Langley Green safer than West Wittering?

      Langley Green has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,380 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 Langley Green vs West Wittering?

      Langley Green shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.3% — 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 Langley Green and West Wittering?

      In Langley Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (543 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 Langley Green and West Wittering?

      Langley Green recorded 111 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 Langley Green vs West Wittering?

      Violent crime in Langley Green totalled 543 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 Langley Green and West Wittering in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Langley Green recorded 1,323 crimes (now 1,380, a change of +4.3%). West Wittering recorded 173 crimes previously (now 175, +1.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Langley Green 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. Langley Green has a resolution rate of 46.9% and West Wittering has 47.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Langley Green and West Wittering?

      Langley Green 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 Langley Green 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 Langley Green or West Wittering on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Langley Green 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.