Castle vs Ham

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Castle Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      15/100
      Ham Sussex Police

      Castle vs Ham Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Castle
      Sussex Police
      1,040 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.2% trend
      42.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      15/100
      High Crime
      Ham
      Sussex Police
      737 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.4% trend
      21.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Castle
      B Ham
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      15/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,040
      737
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      989
      796
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.2%
      ↓7.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      42.9%
      21.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Castle
      B Ham
      Violent Crime
      228 ↓13%
      326 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      199 ↑36%
      107 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      44 ↑2%
      40 ↑14%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↑46%
      44 ↓34%
      Burglary
      12 ↓40%
      12 ↓57%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      43 ↓41%
      57 ↓34%
      Drugs
      21 ↑11%
      17 ↑21%
      Public Order
      62 ↓5%
      60 ↓2%
      Robbery
      18 ↑200%
      7 ↑40%
      Shoplifting
      346 ↑14%
      30 ↑3%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑33%
      8 ↑60%
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↑25%
      7 ↓30%
      Other Crime
      23 ↑15%
      21 ↓22%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ham is the safer choice — scoring 15/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Castle safer than Ham?

      Castle has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,040 crimes in the last 12 months. Ham has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) with 737 crimes. Ham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Castle vs Ham?

      Castle shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Ham shows -7.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Castle and Ham?

      In Castle, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (346 incidents). In Ham, it is Violent Crime (326 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Castle and Ham?

      Castle recorded 199 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ham recorded 107. 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 Castle vs Ham?

      Violent crime in Castle totalled 228 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 326 in Ham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Castle and Ham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Castle recorded 989 crimes (now 1,040, a change of +5.2%). Ham recorded 796 crimes previously (now 737, -7.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Castle and Ham?

      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. Castle has a resolution rate of 42.9% and Ham has 21.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Castle and Ham?

      Castle falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Ham 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 Castle and Ham?

      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 Castle or Ham on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.