West Wittering vs Willingdon Trees

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    73/100
    West Wittering Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Willingdon Trees Sussex Police

      West Wittering vs Willingdon Trees Results

      A
      73/100
      Safe
      West Wittering
      Sussex Police
      175 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.2% trend
      47.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      51/100
      Average
      Willingdon Trees
      Sussex Police
      374 crimes / 12m
      ↑9% trend
      34.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A West Wittering
      B Willingdon Trees
      Safety Score
      73/100 Safe
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      175
      374
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      173
      343
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.2%
      ↑9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      47.1%
      34.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A West Wittering
      B Willingdon Trees
      Violent Crime
      64 ↓9%
      154 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      37 ↑54%
      90 ↑30%
      Other Theft
      23 ↑10%
      21 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓56%
      17 ↑31%
      Burglary
      10 ↑25%
      5 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      13 ↓24%
      34 ↓8%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      3 ↑50%
      Public Order
      9 ↓18%
      30 ↑11%
      Robbery
      0
      2 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↑0%
      5 ↓17%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      4
      Other Crime
      6 ↑100%
      9 ↓31%
      Overall Verdict
      A West Wittering is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 51/100 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 Trees?

      West Wittering has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 175 crimes in the last 12 months. Willingdon Trees has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 374 crimes. West Wittering scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in West Wittering vs Willingdon Trees?

      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 Trees shows +9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In West Wittering, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (64 incidents). In Willingdon Trees, it is Violent Crime (154 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      West Wittering recorded 37 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Willingdon Trees recorded 90. 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 Trees?

      Violent crime in West Wittering totalled 64 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 154 in Willingdon Trees. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in West Wittering and Willingdon Trees 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 Trees recorded 343 crimes previously (now 374, +9%).

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

      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 Trees has 34.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers West Wittering and Willingdon Trees?

      West Wittering falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Willingdon Trees 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 Trees?

      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 Trees on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both West Wittering and Willingdon Trees. 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.