Broadwater vs Castle
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Broadwater vs Castle 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 Broadwater safer than Castle?
Broadwater has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) and recorded 545 crimes in the last 12 months. Castle has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,040 crimes. Broadwater scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Broadwater vs Castle?
Broadwater shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Castle shows +5.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Broadwater and Castle?
In Broadwater, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (204 incidents). In Castle, it is Shoplifting (346 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Broadwater and Castle?
Broadwater recorded 66 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Castle recorded 199. 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 Broadwater vs Castle?
Violent crime in Broadwater totalled 204 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 228 in Castle. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Broadwater and Castle in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Broadwater recorded 696 crimes (now 545, a change of -21.7%). Castle recorded 989 crimes previously (now 1,040, +5.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Broadwater and Castle?
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. Broadwater has a resolution rate of 36.1% and Castle has 42.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Broadwater and Castle?
Broadwater falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Castle 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 Broadwater and Castle?
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 Broadwater or Castle on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Broadwater and Castle. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.