WD22 Intelligence Updated February 2026Source: Sussex Police Police

Widewater Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Widewater, localized within Adur.

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Crime Rate

2.32per 1k

Total Population

12,498

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Anti-social Behaviour8

Violence & Sexual Offences6

Other Theft4

Public Order3

Weapons Possession2

Other Crime2

Drug Offences2

Vehicle Crime1

Theft from Person1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near The Fairway Map	Anti-social behaviour: 2Possession of weapons: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1	4
On or near Shopsdam Road Map	Anti-social behaviour: 3	3
On or near Roberts Road Map	Anti-social behaviour: 2	2
On or near Beachcroft Place Map	Other crime: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1	2
On or near West Way Map	Drugs: 1Other theft: 1	2
On or near Freshbrook Road Map	Drugs: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1	2
On or near The Paddocks Map	Other crime: 1Possession of weapons: 1	2
On or near South Street Map	Public order: 1Theft from the person: 1	2
On or near The Terrace Map	Other theft: 1	1
On or near The Broadway Map	Other theft: 1	1