West Langney vs West Wittering

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    64/100
    West Langney Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      73/100
      West Wittering Sussex Police

      West Langney vs West Wittering Results

      A
      64/100
      Average
      West Langney
      Sussex Police
      307 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.9% trend
      35% 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 West Langney
      B West Wittering
      Safety Score
      64/100 Average
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      307
      175
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      337
      173
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.9%
      ↑1.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35%
      47.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A West Langney
      B West Wittering
      Violent Crime
      103 ↓4%
      64 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      53 ↑26%
      37 ↑54%
      Other Theft
      22 ↓29%
      23 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓40%
      4 ↓56%
      Burglary
      11 ↓35%
      10 ↑25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      5 ↓84%
      13 ↓24%
      Drugs
      11 ↑267%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      29 ↑38%
      9 ↓18%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Shoplifting
      49 ↓6%
      3 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓50%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑11%
      6 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Wittering is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 64/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is West Langney safer than West Wittering?

      West Langney has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) and recorded 307 crimes in the last 12 months. West Wittering has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 175 crimes. West Wittering scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      West Langney shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.9% — meaning total crimes fell 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 West Langney and West Wittering?

      In West Langney, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (103 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 West Langney and West Wittering?

      West Langney recorded 53 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 West Langney vs West Wittering?

      Violent crime in West Langney totalled 103 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 West Langney and West Wittering in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, West Langney recorded 337 crimes (now 307, a change of -8.9%). West Wittering recorded 173 crimes previously (now 175, +1.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in West 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. West Langney has a resolution rate of 35% and West Wittering has 47.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers West Langney and West Wittering?

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

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both West 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.