Rudgwick, Itchingfield and Slinfold vs Widewater

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    47/100
    Rudgwick, Itchingfield and Slinfold Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      59/100
      Widewater Sussex Police

      Rudgwick, Itchingfield and Slinfold vs Widewater Results

      A
      47/100
      Average
      Rudgwick, Itchingfield and Slinfold
      Sussex Police
      377 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.6% trend
      31.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      59/100
      Average
      Widewater
      Sussex Police
      337 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.4% trend
      27.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rudgwick, Itchingfield and Slinfold
      B Widewater
      Safety Score
      47/100 Average
      59/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      377
      337
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      305
      368
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑23.6%
      ↓8.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.3%
      27.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rudgwick, Itchingfield and Slinfold
      B Widewater
      Violent Crime
      147 ↑14%
      113 ↓21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      81 ↑59%
      82 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      24 ↑60%
      28 ↑27%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓60%
      14 ↑40%
      Burglary
      22 ↑57%
      7 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      35 ↑25%
      30 ↑0%
      Drugs
      6 ↑20%
      8 ↓33%
      Public Order
      31 ↑11%
      28 ↓44%
      Robbery
      0
      3 ↓40%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↑50%
      5 ↑150%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑400%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑36%
      13 ↑63%
      Overall Verdict
      B Widewater is the safer choice — scoring 59/100 vs 47/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rudgwick, Itchingfield and Slinfold safer than Widewater?

      Rudgwick, Itchingfield and Slinfold has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) and recorded 377 crimes in the last 12 months. Widewater has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) with 337 crimes. Widewater scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rudgwick, Itchingfield and Slinfold vs Widewater?

      Rudgwick, Itchingfield and Slinfold shows a year-on-year crime trend of +23.6% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Rudgwick, Itchingfield and Slinfold and Widewater?

      In Rudgwick, Itchingfield and Slinfold, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (147 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 Rudgwick, Itchingfield and Slinfold and Widewater?

      Rudgwick, Itchingfield and Slinfold recorded 81 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 Rudgwick, Itchingfield and Slinfold vs Widewater?

      Violent crime in Rudgwick, Itchingfield and Slinfold totalled 147 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 Rudgwick, Itchingfield and Slinfold and Widewater in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rudgwick, Itchingfield and Slinfold recorded 305 crimes (now 377, a change of +23.6%). Widewater recorded 368 crimes previously (now 337, -8.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rudgwick, Itchingfield and Slinfold 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. Rudgwick, Itchingfield and Slinfold has a resolution rate of 31.3% and Widewater has 27.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rudgwick, Itchingfield and Slinfold and Widewater?

      Rudgwick, Itchingfield and Slinfold 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 Rudgwick, Itchingfield and Slinfold 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 Rudgwick, Itchingfield and Slinfold or Widewater on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rudgwick, Itchingfield and Slinfold 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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