West Wittering vs Willingdon and Jevington Ward

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    73/100
    West Wittering Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      48/100
      Willingdon and Jevington Ward Sussex Police

      West Wittering vs Willingdon and Jevington Ward Results

      A
      73/100
      Safe
      West Wittering
      Sussex Police
      175 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.2% trend
      47.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      48/100
      Average
      Willingdon and Jevington Ward
      Sussex Police
      385 crimes / 12m
      ↑45.3% trend
      42.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A West Wittering
      B Willingdon and Jevington Ward
      Safety Score
      73/100 Safe
      48/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      175
      385
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      173
      265
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.2%
      ↑45.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      47.1%
      42.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A West Wittering
      B Willingdon and Jevington Ward
      Violent Crime
      64 ↓9%
      146 ↑47%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      37 ↑54%
      66 ↑38%
      Other Theft
      23 ↑10%
      22 ↑100%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓56%
      11 ↓8%
      Burglary
      10 ↑25%
      21 ↑40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      13 ↓24%
      27 ↓4%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      4 ↑0%
      Public Order
      9 ↓18%
      37 ↑68%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↑0%
      39 ↑333%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      4 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      6 ↑100%
      7 ↓42%
      Overall Verdict
      A West Wittering is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 48/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is West Wittering safer than Willingdon and Jevington Ward?

      West Wittering has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 175 crimes in the last 12 months. Willingdon and Jevington Ward has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) with 385 crimes. West Wittering scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in West Wittering vs Willingdon and Jevington Ward?

      West Wittering shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Willingdon and Jevington Ward shows +45.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in West Wittering and Willingdon and Jevington Ward?

      In West Wittering, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (64 incidents). In Willingdon and Jevington Ward, it is Violent Crime (146 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between West Wittering and Willingdon and Jevington Ward?

      West Wittering recorded 37 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Willingdon and Jevington Ward recorded 66. 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 Wittering vs Willingdon and Jevington Ward?

      Violent crime in West Wittering totalled 64 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 146 in Willingdon and Jevington Ward. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in West Wittering and Willingdon and Jevington Ward in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, West Wittering recorded 173 crimes (now 175, a change of +1.2%). Willingdon and Jevington Ward recorded 265 crimes previously (now 385, +45.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in West Wittering and Willingdon and Jevington Ward?

      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 Wittering has a resolution rate of 47.1% and Willingdon and Jevington Ward has 42.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers West Wittering and Willingdon and Jevington Ward?

      West Wittering falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Willingdon and Jevington Ward 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 Wittering and Willingdon and Jevington Ward?

      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 Wittering or Willingdon and Jevington Ward on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both West Wittering and Willingdon and Jevington Ward. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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