Western Wards vs Bosham
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Western Wards vs Bosham Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Western Wards safer than Bosham?
Western Wards has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,727 crimes in the last 12 months. Bosham has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) with 151 crimes. Bosham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Western Wards vs Bosham?
Western Wards shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Bosham shows -13.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Western Wards and Bosham?
In Western Wards, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (811 incidents). In Bosham, it is Violent Crime (57 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Western Wards and Bosham?
Western Wards recorded 187 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bosham recorded 20. 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 Western Wards vs Bosham?
Violent crime in Western Wards totalled 811 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 57 in Bosham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Western Wards and Bosham in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Western Wards recorded 1,637 crimes (now 1,727, a change of +5.5%). Bosham recorded 174 crimes previously (now 151, -13.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Western Wards and Bosham?
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. Western Wards has a resolution rate of 19.6% and Bosham has 47.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Western Wards and Bosham?
Western Wards falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Bosham 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 Western Wards and Bosham?
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 Western Wards or Bosham on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Western Wards and Bosham. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.