The Hydneye vs Widewater

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    The Hydneye Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      59/100
      Widewater Sussex Police

      The Hydneye vs Widewater Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      The Hydneye
      Sussex Police
      864 crimes / 12m
      ↑25% trend
      36% 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 The Hydneye
      B Widewater
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      59/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      864
      337
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      691
      368
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑25%
      ↓8.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36%
      27.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A The Hydneye
      B Widewater
      Violent Crime
      233 ↑15%
      113 ↓21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      136 ↑56%
      82 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      27 ↓46%
      28 ↑27%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↑38%
      14 ↑40%
      Burglary
      23 ↑0%
      7 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      74 ↓10%
      30 ↑0%
      Drugs
      33 ↑200%
      8 ↓33%
      Public Order
      56 ↑0%
      28 ↓44%
      Robbery
      17 ↑750%
      3 ↓40%
      Shoplifting
      205 ↑43%
      5 ↑150%
      Theft from Person
      2
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↑75%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑225%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑80%
      13 ↑63%
      Overall Verdict
      B Widewater is the safer choice — scoring 59/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is The Hydneye safer than Widewater?

      The Hydneye has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 864 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 The Hydneye vs Widewater?

      The Hydneye shows a year-on-year crime trend of +25% — 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 The Hydneye and Widewater?

      In The Hydneye, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (233 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 The Hydneye and Widewater?

      The Hydneye recorded 136 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 The Hydneye vs Widewater?

      Violent crime in The Hydneye totalled 233 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 The Hydneye and Widewater in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, The Hydneye recorded 691 crimes (now 864, a change of +25%). Widewater recorded 368 crimes previously (now 337, -8.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in The Hydneye 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. The Hydneye has a resolution rate of 36% and Widewater has 27.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers The Hydneye and Widewater?

      The Hydneye 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 The Hydneye 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 The Hydneye or Widewater on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both The Hydneye and Widewater. 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.