Moulsecoomb vs West Wittering

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    25/100
    Moulsecoomb Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      73/100
      West Wittering Sussex Police

      Moulsecoomb vs West Wittering Results

      A
      25/100
      Below Average
      Moulsecoomb
      Sussex Police
      599 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.7% trend
      36.2% 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 Moulsecoomb
      B West Wittering
      Safety Score
      25/100 Below Average
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      599
      175
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      551
      173
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.7%
      ↑1.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.2%
      47.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Moulsecoomb
      B West Wittering
      Violent Crime
      282 ↑12%
      64 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      92 ↑74%
      37 ↑54%
      Other Theft
      42 ↑27%
      23 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↓33%
      4 ↓56%
      Burglary
      14 ↓42%
      10 ↑25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      40 ↓5%
      13 ↓24%
      Drugs
      42 ↑0%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      43 ↓4%
      9 ↓18%
      Shoplifting
      1
      3 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓33%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓43%
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑22%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      14 ↓33%
      6 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Wittering is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 25/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Moulsecoomb safer than West Wittering?

      Moulsecoomb has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) and recorded 599 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 Moulsecoomb vs West Wittering?

      Moulsecoomb shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.7% — 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 Moulsecoomb and West Wittering?

      In Moulsecoomb, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (282 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 Moulsecoomb and West Wittering?

      Moulsecoomb recorded 92 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 Moulsecoomb vs West Wittering?

      Violent crime in Moulsecoomb totalled 282 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 Moulsecoomb and West Wittering in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Moulsecoomb recorded 551 crimes (now 599, a change of +8.7%). West Wittering recorded 173 crimes previously (now 175, +1.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Moulsecoomb 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. Moulsecoomb has a resolution rate of 36.2% and West Wittering has 47.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Moulsecoomb and West Wittering?

      Moulsecoomb 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 Moulsecoomb 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 Moulsecoomb or West Wittering on a crime map?

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