Malling Estate vs Widewater

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Malling Estate Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      59/100
      Widewater Sussex Police

      Malling Estate vs Widewater Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Malling Estate
      Sussex Police
      361 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.7% trend
      21.7% 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 Malling Estate
      B Widewater
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      59/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      361
      337
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      391
      368
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.7%
      ↓8.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.7%
      27.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Malling Estate
      B Widewater
      Violent Crime
      91 ↑6%
      113 ↓21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      127 ↑35%
      82 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      22 ↓12%
      28 ↑27%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓14%
      14 ↑40%
      Burglary
      4 ↑100%
      7 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↓17%
      30 ↑0%
      Drugs
      6 ↑20%
      8 ↓33%
      Public Order
      22 ↑5%
      28 ↓44%
      Robbery
      0
      3 ↓40%
      Shoplifting
      52 ↓57%
      5 ↑150%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓50%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑300%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑20%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑0%
      13 ↑63%
      Overall Verdict
      B Widewater is the safer choice — scoring 59/100 vs 61/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Malling Estate safer than Widewater?

      Malling Estate has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 361 crimes in the last 12 months. Widewater has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) with 337 crimes. Malling Estate scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Malling Estate vs Widewater?

      Malling Estate shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.7% — 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 Malling Estate and Widewater?

      In Malling Estate, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (127 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 Malling Estate and Widewater?

      Malling Estate recorded 127 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 Malling Estate vs Widewater?

      Violent crime in Malling Estate totalled 91 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 Malling Estate and Widewater in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Malling Estate recorded 391 crimes (now 361, a change of -7.7%). Widewater recorded 368 crimes previously (now 337, -8.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Malling Estate 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. Malling Estate has a resolution rate of 21.7% and Widewater has 27.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Malling Estate and Widewater?

      Malling Estate 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 Malling Estate 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 Malling Estate or Widewater on a crime map?

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

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