Crime Rate in Widewater: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Widewater

The total recorded crimes in Widewater, Adur, UK in March 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Widewater crime rate of 2.72 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Widewater, encompassing approximately 12,497 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Widewater Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Milton Close with total crimes: 4
  • Yew Tree Close with total crimes: 4
  • East Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Widewater?

To understand the safety of Widewater, we need to analyze Widewater crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Adur:

    • In 2024, Widewater demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Adur average, with 408 crimes compared to 474.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Widewater witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 13 other cities.

    • In 2023, Widewater had fewer crimes than the Adur average, with 280 crimes compared to 412. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Widewater recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 13 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Adur, Widewater has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Widewater Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Widewater has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 2.72 ranking 7th out of 13 in the Adur, UK

In 2024, the total Widewater crimes were 408. The crime rate of Widewater in 2024 was 32.65 (year) or 2.72 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Adur.

In 2023, the total crimes in Widewater were around 280 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.40 (year) or 1.87 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Adur.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Adur)CrimesRank (Adur)CrimesRank (Adur)
Mash Barn70 2689 5948 1
St Mary's71 11,000 1930 2
Hillside62 3880 2529 5
Southwick Green58 5802 3708 3
Eastbrook61 4735 4582 4
Churchill51 6390 8374 6
Southlands32 8423 6323 7
Peverel25 9313 9300 8
Manor22 10269 10235 10
Marine8 14263 11182 11
St Nicolas14 11148 13121 13
Cokeham9 13208 12157 12
Buckingham10 12106 14106 14

Widewater Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 202412
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20242
September 20247
August 20242
July 20247
June 202414
May 20242
April 20248

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20241
November 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20257
December 202410
November 202412
October 202413
September 202412
August 20246
July 202420
June 202418
May 202417
April 202414

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20247
July 20249
June 202422
May 202410
April 20242

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20245
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20243
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Widewater in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Widewater postcode area is presented below.

1. Milton Close (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Yew Tree Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. East Street (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
4. Penhill Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Terrace (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
6. Freshbrook Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Alma Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
8. Beachcroft Place (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
9. Brook Way (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. The Paddocks (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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