Central St Leonards vs Marsham

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Central St Leonards Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      81/100
      Marsham Sussex Police

      Central St Leonards vs Marsham Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Central St Leonards
      Sussex Police
      2,687 crimes / 12m
      ↑200.6% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      81/100
      Safe
      Marsham
      Sussex Police
      84 crimes / 12m
      ↓43.2% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Central St Leonards
      B Marsham
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      81/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,687
      84
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      894
      148
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑200.6%
      ↓43.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Central St Leonards
      B Marsham
      Violent Crime
      798 ↑128%
      44 ↓19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      548 ↑289%
      11 ↓45%
      Other Theft
      137 ↑149%
      5 ↓75%
      Vehicle Crime
      100 ↑138%
      3 ↓77%
      Burglary
      63 ↑200%
      7 ↓36%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      181 ↑121%
      5 ↓64%
      Drugs
      98 ↑308%
      1 ↓50%
      Public Order
      209 ↑179%
      4 ↓56%
      Robbery
      42 ↑282%
      0
      Shoplifting
      383 ↑751%
      0
      Theft from Person
      20
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      21 ↑17%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      42 ↑320%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      45 ↑125%
      3 ↓25%
      Overall Verdict
      B Marsham is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Central St Leonards safer than Marsham?

      Central St Leonards has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,687 crimes in the last 12 months. Marsham has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 84 crimes. Marsham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Central St Leonards vs Marsham?

      Central St Leonards shows a year-on-year crime trend of +200.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Marsham shows -43.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Central St Leonards and Marsham?

      In Central St Leonards, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (798 incidents). In Marsham, it is Violent Crime (44 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Central St Leonards and Marsham?

      Central St Leonards recorded 548 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Marsham recorded 11. 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 Central St Leonards vs Marsham?

      Violent crime in Central St Leonards totalled 798 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 44 in Marsham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Central St Leonards and Marsham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Central St Leonards recorded 894 crimes (now 2,687, a change of +200.6%). Marsham recorded 148 crimes previously (now 84, -43.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Central St Leonards and Marsham?

      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. Central St Leonards has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Marsham has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Central St Leonards and Marsham?

      Central St Leonards falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Marsham 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 Central St Leonards and Marsham?

      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 Central St Leonards or Marsham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Central St Leonards and Marsham. 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.