Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO21 · West Sussex
229
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
PO7 · Hampshire
162
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Southwick has less crime — 162 vs 229 incidents in April 2026.
Aldwick saw somewhat more crime than Southwick in April 2026 (229 vs 162 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aldwick sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (22), while Southwick has more Shoplifting (29). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Southwick recorded fewer crimes than Aldwick — 162 vs 229 incidents. That is 29% fewer crimes. Aldwick is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Aldwick saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Southwick had more Shoplifting. Overall, Southwick recorded fewer total crimes (162 vs 229).