Arundel vs Old Town

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    52/100
    Arundel Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Old Town Sussex Police

      Arundel vs Old Town Results

      A
      52/100
      Average
      Arundel
      Sussex Police
      423 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.2% trend
      31.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Old Town
      Sussex Police
      189 crimes / 12m
      ↑29.5% trend
      33.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Arundel
      B Old Town
      Safety Score
      52/100 Average
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      423
      189
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      424
      146
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.2%
      ↑29.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.3%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Arundel
      B Old Town
      Violent Crime
      120 ↑9%
      85 ↑33%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      93 ↑21%
      33 ↑83%
      Other Theft
      31 ↓24%
      13 ↑160%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↓48%
      3 ↑50%
      Burglary
      16 ↓16%
      3 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      46 ↓12%
      11 ↓31%
      Drugs
      6 ↑50%
      6 ↑100%
      Public Order
      32 ↑78%
      27 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      50 ↓7%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓33%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓75%
      1 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑17%
      7 ↑17%
      Overall Verdict
      B Old Town is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 52/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Arundel safer than Old Town?

      Arundel has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) and recorded 423 crimes in the last 12 months. Old Town has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 189 crimes. Old Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Arundel vs Old Town?

      Arundel shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Old Town shows +29.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Arundel and Old Town?

      In Arundel, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (120 incidents). In Old Town, it is Violent Crime (85 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Arundel and Old Town?

      Arundel recorded 93 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Old Town recorded 33. 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 Arundel vs Old Town?

      Violent crime in Arundel totalled 120 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 85 in Old Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Arundel and Old Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Arundel recorded 424 crimes (now 423, a change of -0.2%). Old Town recorded 146 crimes previously (now 189, +29.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Arundel and Old Town?

      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. Arundel has a resolution rate of 31.3% and Old Town has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Arundel and Old Town?

      Arundel falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Old Town 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 Arundel and Old Town?

      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 Arundel or Old Town on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Arundel and Old Town. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.