Beach (Littlehampton) vs Orchard

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Beach (Littlehampton) Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      27/100
      Orchard Sussex Police

      Beach (Littlehampton) vs Orchard Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Beach (Littlehampton)
      Sussex Police
      297 crimes / 12m
      ↓1% trend
      38.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      27/100
      Below Average
      Orchard
      Sussex Police
      636 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.9% trend
      44.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Beach (Littlehampton)
      B Orchard
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      27/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      297
      636
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      300
      505
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1%
      ↑25.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.1%
      44.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Beach (Littlehampton)
      B Orchard
      Violent Crime
      109 ↓13%
      167 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      65 ↑16%
      67 ↑24%
      Other Theft
      16 ↑33%
      48 ↑60%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↑4%
      41 ↑11%
      Burglary
      10 ↑25%
      39 ↑50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      25 ↑4%
      83 ↑34%
      Drugs
      3 ↓57%
      23 ↑53%
      Public Order
      17 ↓23%
      43 ↑48%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      15 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      11 ↑175%
      68 ↑94%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      5 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓33%
      13 ↑1200%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      8 ↓27%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓50%
      16 ↑300%
      Overall Verdict
      A Beach (Littlehampton) is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 27/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Beach (Littlehampton) safer than Orchard?

      Beach (Littlehampton) has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 297 crimes in the last 12 months. Orchard has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) with 636 crimes. Beach (Littlehampton) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Beach (Littlehampton) vs Orchard?

      Beach (Littlehampton) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Orchard shows +25.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Beach (Littlehampton) and Orchard?

      In Beach (Littlehampton), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (109 incidents). In Orchard, it is Violent Crime (167 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Beach (Littlehampton) and Orchard?

      Beach (Littlehampton) recorded 65 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Orchard recorded 67. 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 Beach (Littlehampton) vs Orchard?

      Violent crime in Beach (Littlehampton) totalled 109 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 167 in Orchard. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Beach (Littlehampton) and Orchard in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Beach (Littlehampton) recorded 300 crimes (now 297, a change of -1%). Orchard recorded 505 crimes previously (now 636, +25.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Beach (Littlehampton) and Orchard?

      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. Beach (Littlehampton) has a resolution rate of 38.1% and Orchard has 44.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Beach (Littlehampton) and Orchard?

      Beach (Littlehampton) falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Orchard 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 Beach (Littlehampton) and Orchard?

      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 Beach (Littlehampton) or Orchard on a crime map?

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

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