North Langney vs West Wittering

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    87/100
    North Langney Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      73/100
      West Wittering Sussex Police

      North Langney vs West Wittering Results

      A
      87/100
      Very Safe
      North Langney
      Sussex Police
      80 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.3% trend
      100% 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 North Langney
      B West Wittering
      Safety Score
      87/100 Very Safe
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      80
      175
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      79
      173
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.3%
      ↑1.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      100%
      47.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A North Langney
      B West Wittering
      Violent Crime
      22 ↓19%
      64 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      7 ↓36%
      37 ↑54%
      Other Theft
      10 ↑43%
      23 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓88%
      4 ↓56%
      Burglary
      3 ↑200%
      10 ↑25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      9 ↑0%
      13 ↓24%
      Drugs
      19 ↑1800%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      3 ↓50%
      9 ↓18%
      Shoplifting
      0
      3 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓67%
      6 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      A North Langney is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 73/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is North Langney safer than West Wittering?

      North Langney has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 80 crimes in the last 12 months. West Wittering has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 175 crimes. North Langney scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in North Langney vs West Wittering?

      North Langney shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.3% — 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 North Langney and West Wittering?

      In North Langney, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (22 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 North Langney and West Wittering?

      North Langney recorded 7 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 North Langney vs West Wittering?

      Violent crime in North Langney totalled 22 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 North Langney and West Wittering in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, North Langney recorded 79 crimes (now 80, a change of +1.3%). West Wittering recorded 173 crimes previously (now 175, +1.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in North Langney 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. North Langney has a resolution rate of 100% and West Wittering has 47.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers North Langney and West Wittering?

      North Langney 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 North Langney 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 North Langney or West Wittering on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both North Langney 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.