Broadfield vs Hotham

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Broadfield Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Hotham Sussex Police

      Broadfield vs Hotham Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Broadfield
      Sussex Police
      1,371 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.9% trend
      26.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Hotham
      Sussex Police
      1,001 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.9% trend
      50.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Broadfield
      B Hotham
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,371
      1,001
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,383
      911
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.9%
      ↑9.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.5%
      50.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Broadfield
      B Hotham
      Violent Crime
      527 ↑5%
      421 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      217 ↓14%
      126 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      88 ↓1%
      70 ↑13%
      Vehicle Crime
      51 ↓38%
      21 ↓19%
      Burglary
      17 ↓45%
      35 ↑59%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      98 ↓24%
      125 ↑17%
      Drugs
      156 ↑346%
      43 ↑26%
      Public Order
      106 ↓28%
      69 ↓5%
      Robbery
      10 ↑25%
      13 ↑86%
      Shoplifting
      41 ↓16%
      31 ↑41%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑0%
      2 ↓75%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑67%
      9 ↓18%
      Possession of Weapons
      22 ↓12%
      18 ↑29%
      Other Crime
      28 ↑4%
      18 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hotham is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Broadfield safer than Hotham?

      Broadfield has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,371 crimes in the last 12 months. Hotham has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,001 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Broadfield vs Hotham?

      Broadfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hotham shows +9.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Broadfield and Hotham?

      In Broadfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (527 incidents). In Hotham, it is Violent Crime (421 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Broadfield and Hotham?

      Broadfield recorded 217 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hotham recorded 126. 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 Broadfield vs Hotham?

      Violent crime in Broadfield totalled 527 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 421 in Hotham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Broadfield and Hotham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Broadfield recorded 1,383 crimes (now 1,371, a change of -0.9%). Hotham recorded 911 crimes previously (now 1,001, +9.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Broadfield and Hotham?

      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. Broadfield has a resolution rate of 26.5% and Hotham has 50.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Broadfield and Hotham?

      Broadfield falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Hotham 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 Broadfield and Hotham?

      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 Broadfield or Hotham on a crime map?

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

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