Rotherfield vs West Wittering

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    75/100
    Rotherfield Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      73/100
      West Wittering Sussex Police

      Rotherfield vs West Wittering Results

      A
      75/100
      Safe
      Rotherfield
      Sussex Police
      72 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.1% trend
      0% 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 Rotherfield
      B West Wittering
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      72
      175
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      62
      173
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16.1%
      ↑1.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      47.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rotherfield
      B West Wittering
      Violent Crime
      26 ↑63%
      64 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      11 ↑0%
      37 ↑54%
      Other Theft
      4 ↓33%
      23 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓50%
      4 ↓56%
      Burglary
      7 ↑75%
      10 ↑25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↑71%
      13 ↓24%
      Drugs
      2
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      7 ↓13%
      9 ↓18%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      0 ↓100%
      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 Rotherfield safer than West Wittering?

      Rotherfield has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 72 crimes in the last 12 months. West Wittering has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 175 crimes. Rotherfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rotherfield vs West Wittering?

      Rotherfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.1% — 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 Rotherfield and West Wittering?

      In Rotherfield, 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 Rotherfield and West Wittering?

      Rotherfield recorded 11 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 Rotherfield vs West Wittering?

      Violent crime in Rotherfield 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 Rotherfield and West Wittering in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rotherfield recorded 62 crimes (now 72, a change of +16.1%). West Wittering recorded 173 crimes previously (now 175, +1.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rotherfield 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. Rotherfield has a resolution rate of 0% and West Wittering has 47.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rotherfield and West Wittering?

      Rotherfield 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 Rotherfield 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 Rotherfield or West Wittering on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rotherfield 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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