Widewater vs Cowden and Hever

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    13/100
    Widewater Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      91/100
      Cowden and Hever Kent Police

      Widewater vs Cowden and Hever Results

      A
      13/100
      High Crime
      Widewater
      Sussex Police
      819 crimes / 12m
      ↑151.2% trend
      32.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      91/100
      Very Safe
      Cowden and Hever
      Kent Police
      51 crimes / 12m
      ↓45.2% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Widewater
      B Cowden and Hever
      Safety Score
      13/100 High Crime
      91/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      819
      51
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      326
      93
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑151.2%
      ↓45.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.5%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Widewater
      B Cowden and Hever
      Violent Crime
      245 ↑123%
      14 ↓66%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      224 ↑250%
      13 ↓13%
      Other Theft
      62 ↑158%
      6 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      31 ↑121%
      3 ↓57%
      Burglary
      11 ↑38%
      6 ↑200%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      70 ↑150%
      3 ↓75%
      Drugs
      16 ↑60%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      65 ↑63%
      3 ↑50%
      Robbery
      9 ↑29%
      0
      Shoplifting
      40 ↑900%
      0
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↑275%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      23 ↑92%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Cowden and Hever is the safer choice — scoring 91/100 vs 13/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Widewater safer than Cowden and Hever?

      Widewater has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) and recorded 819 crimes in the last 12 months. Cowden and Hever has a safety score of 91/100 (Very Safe) with 51 crimes. Cowden and Hever scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Widewater vs Cowden and Hever?

      Widewater shows a year-on-year crime trend of +151.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Cowden and Hever shows -45.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Widewater and Cowden and Hever?

      In Widewater, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (245 incidents). In Cowden and Hever, it is Violent Crime (14 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Widewater and Cowden and Hever?

      Widewater recorded 224 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cowden and Hever recorded 13. 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 Widewater vs Cowden and Hever?

      Violent crime in Widewater totalled 245 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 14 in Cowden and Hever. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Widewater and Cowden and Hever in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Widewater recorded 326 crimes (now 819, a change of +151.2%). Cowden and Hever recorded 93 crimes previously (now 51, -45.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Widewater and Cowden and Hever?

      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. Widewater has a resolution rate of 32.5% and Cowden and Hever has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Widewater and Cowden and Hever?

      Widewater falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Cowden and Hever is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Widewater and Cowden and Hever?

      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 Widewater or Cowden and Hever on a crime map?

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

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