Crime Rate in Widewater: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Widewater

The total recorded crimes in Widewater, Adur, UK in July 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Widewater crime rate of 2.80 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Widewater Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Freshbrook Close with total crimes: 3
  • Brook Way 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 areas in the Adur.

    • 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 areas in the Adur.

  • 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 July 2025 the Widewater has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 2.80 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Widewater)CrimesRank (Widewater)CrimesRank (Widewater)
Mash Barn36 6689 5948 1
St Mary's94 11,000 1930 2
Hillside32 9880 2529 5
Eastbrook67 2735 4582 4
Southwick Green66 3802 3708 3
Churchill54 4390 8374 6
Southlands39 5423 6323 7
Peverel32 8313 9300 8
Manor27 10269 10235 10
Marine22 11263 11182 11
Cokeham14 13208 12157 12
St Nicolas21 12148 13121 13
Buckingham8 14106 14106 14

Widewater Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20254
May 20259
April 20259
March 20254
February 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252
November 20241

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20255
May 202514
April 202510
March 20257
February 20257
December 202410
November 202412
October 202413
September 202412
August 20246

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20255
March 20255
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
March 20255
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20242
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20245
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
November 20241
September 20243

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20241
November 20243
August 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 July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Other theft1
2. Freshbrook Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Brook Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Cecil Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. The Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. East Street (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Queens Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Yew Tree Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Roberts Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Beachcroft Place (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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