Barnham vs Bosham

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    18/100
    Barnham Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      78/100
      Bosham Sussex Police

      Barnham vs Bosham Results

      A
      18/100
      High Crime
      Barnham
      Sussex Police
      751 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.2% trend
      24.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      78/100
      Safe
      Bosham
      Sussex Police
      151 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.2% trend
      47.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barnham
      B Bosham
      Safety Score
      18/100 High Crime
      78/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      751
      151
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      760
      174
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.2%
      ↓13.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.3%
      47.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnham
      B Bosham
      Violent Crime
      254 ↑34%
      57 ↑39%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      150 ↑6%
      20 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      38 ↑15%
      12 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      60 ↑107%
      9 ↓74%
      Burglary
      31 ↑3%
      10 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      63 ↓16%
      14 ↑56%
      Drugs
      23 ↑77%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      49 ↓4%
      11 ↑10%
      Robbery
      4 ↑33%
      2
      Shoplifting
      50 ↓70%
      8 ↓27%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑0%
      2 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑100%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      9 ↓10%
      3 ↓57%
      Overall Verdict
      B Bosham is the safer choice — scoring 78/100 vs 18/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barnham safer than Bosham?

      Barnham has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) and recorded 751 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 Barnham vs Bosham?

      Barnham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.2% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Barnham and Bosham?

      In Barnham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (254 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 Barnham and Bosham?

      Barnham recorded 150 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 Barnham vs Bosham?

      Violent crime in Barnham totalled 254 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 Barnham and Bosham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barnham recorded 760 crimes (now 751, a change of -1.2%). Bosham recorded 174 crimes previously (now 151, -13.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnham 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. Barnham has a resolution rate of 24.3% and Bosham has 47.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barnham and Bosham?

      Barnham falls within the Sussex Police 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 Barnham 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 Barnham or Bosham on a crime map?

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

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