Three Bridges vs Widewater

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Three Bridges Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      59/100
      Widewater Sussex Police

      Three Bridges vs Widewater Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Three Bridges
      Sussex Police
      1,341 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.2% trend
      38.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      59/100
      Average
      Widewater
      Sussex Police
      337 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.4% trend
      27.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Three Bridges
      B Widewater
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      59/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,341
      337
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,357
      368
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.2%
      ↓8.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.8%
      27.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Three Bridges
      B Widewater
      Violent Crime
      467 ↓1%
      113 ↓21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      152 ↓16%
      82 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      77 ↓4%
      28 ↑27%
      Vehicle Crime
      46 ↓10%
      14 ↑40%
      Burglary
      33 ↓25%
      7 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      69 ↓29%
      30 ↑0%
      Drugs
      122 ↑67%
      8 ↓33%
      Public Order
      142 ↓15%
      28 ↓44%
      Robbery
      19 ↑138%
      3 ↓40%
      Shoplifting
      145 ↑39%
      5 ↑150%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓43%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      16 ↑45%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      24 ↑9%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      25 ↓32%
      13 ↑63%
      Overall Verdict
      B Widewater is the safer choice — scoring 59/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Three Bridges safer than Widewater?

      Three Bridges has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,341 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 Three Bridges vs Widewater?

      Three Bridges shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.2% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Three Bridges and Widewater?

      In Three Bridges, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (467 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 Three Bridges and Widewater?

      Three Bridges recorded 152 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 Three Bridges vs Widewater?

      Violent crime in Three Bridges totalled 467 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 Three Bridges and Widewater in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Three Bridges recorded 1,357 crimes (now 1,341, a change of -1.2%). Widewater recorded 368 crimes previously (now 337, -8.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Three Bridges 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. Three Bridges has a resolution rate of 38.8% and Widewater has 27.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Three Bridges and Widewater?

      Three Bridges 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 Three Bridges 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 Three Bridges or Widewater on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Three Bridges 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.