Barnham vs Central Hove
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Barnham vs Central Hove 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 Barnham safer than Central Hove?
Barnham has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) and recorded 751 crimes in the last 12 months. Central Hove has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 1,233 crimes. Barnham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Barnham vs Central Hove?
Barnham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Central Hove shows -0.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Barnham and Central Hove?
In Barnham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (254 incidents). In Central Hove, it is Shoplifting (304 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnham and Central Hove?
Barnham recorded 150 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Central Hove recorded 208. 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 Central Hove?
Violent crime in Barnham totalled 254 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 243 in Central Hove. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Barnham and Central Hove 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%). Central Hove recorded 1,236 crimes previously (now 1,233, -0.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnham and Central Hove?
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 Central Hove has 49.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Barnham and Central Hove?
Barnham falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Central Hove 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 Central Hove?
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 Central Hove on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barnham and Central Hove. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.