Castle vs Patcham

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Castle Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Patcham Sussex Police

      Castle vs Patcham 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
      6/100
      High Crime
      Patcham
      Sussex Police
      1,259 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.3% trend
      29.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Castle
      B Patcham
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,040
      1,259
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      989
      1,173
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.2%
      ↑7.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      42.9%
      29.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Castle
      B Patcham
      Violent Crime
      228 ↓13%
      384 ↑17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      199 ↑36%
      167 ↑33%
      Other Theft
      44 ↑2%
      72 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↑46%
      50 ↓24%
      Burglary
      12 ↓40%
      25 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      43 ↓41%
      105 ↓4%
      Drugs
      21 ↑11%
      103 ↑24%
      Public Order
      62 ↓5%
      155 ↑25%
      Robbery
      18 ↑200%
      6 ↑20%
      Shoplifting
      346 ↑14%
      141 ↓1%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      6 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑33%
      4 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↑25%
      16 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      23 ↑15%
      25 ↓7%
      Overall Verdict
      A Castle is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Castle safer than Patcham?

      Castle has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,040 crimes in the last 12 months. Patcham has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,259 crimes. Castle scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Castle vs Patcham?

      Castle shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Patcham shows +7.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Castle, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (346 incidents). In Patcham, it is Violent Crime (384 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Castle recorded 199 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Patcham recorded 167. 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 Patcham?

      Violent crime in Castle totalled 228 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 384 in Patcham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Castle and Patcham 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%). Patcham recorded 1,173 crimes previously (now 1,259, +7.3%).

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

      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 Patcham has 29.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Castle and Patcham?

      Castle falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Patcham 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 Patcham?

      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 Patcham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Castle and Patcham. 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.