Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO18 · West Sussex
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PO7 · Hampshire
162
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Funtington has less crime — 5 vs 162 incidents in April 2026.
Southwick recorded substantially more crime than Funtington in April 2026 — 162 incidents compared to 5, a 32.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Funtington sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (4) and Criminal damage & arson (1), while Southwick has more Violence & sexual offences (67) and 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, Funtington recorded fewer crimes than Southwick — 5 vs 162 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Funtington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Funtington saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson while Southwick had more Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting. Overall, Funtington recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 162).