Chichester City vs Stanford

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Chichester City Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      42/100
      Stanford Sussex Police

      Chichester City vs Stanford Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Chichester City
      Sussex Police
      1,861 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.8% trend
      38.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      42/100
      Below Average
      Stanford
      Sussex Police
      577 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.9% trend
      44.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chichester City
      B Stanford
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      42/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,861
      577
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,594
      613
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16.8%
      ↓5.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.2%
      44.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chichester City
      B Stanford
      Violent Crime
      376 ↓9%
      159 ↑45%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      435 ↑52%
      74 ↑7%
      Other Theft
      71 ↓30%
      43 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↓16%
      21 ↓48%
      Burglary
      57 ↑19%
      16 ↓20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      128 ↑23%
      48 ↑55%
      Drugs
      43 ↑34%
      12 ↓43%
      Public Order
      174 ↑18%
      44 ↓2%
      Robbery
      30 ↑36%
      6 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      364 ↑17%
      125 ↓40%
      Theft from Person
      35 ↑13%
      4
      Bicycle Theft
      82 ↑110%
      6 ↑500%
      Possession of Weapons
      27 ↑50%
      5 ↓29%
      Other Crime
      18 ↑20%
      14 ↑8%
      Overall Verdict
      B Stanford is the safer choice — scoring 42/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chichester City safer than Stanford?

      Chichester City has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,861 crimes in the last 12 months. Stanford has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) with 577 crimes. Stanford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chichester City vs Stanford?

      Chichester City shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Stanford shows -5.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chichester City and Stanford?

      In Chichester City, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (435 incidents). In Stanford, it is Violent Crime (159 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chichester City and Stanford?

      Chichester City recorded 435 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stanford recorded 74. 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 Chichester City vs Stanford?

      Violent crime in Chichester City totalled 376 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 159 in Stanford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chichester City and Stanford in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chichester City recorded 1,594 crimes (now 1,861, a change of +16.8%). Stanford recorded 613 crimes previously (now 577, -5.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chichester City and Stanford?

      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. Chichester City has a resolution rate of 38.2% and Stanford has 44.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chichester City and Stanford?

      Chichester City falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Stanford 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 Chichester City and Stanford?

      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 Chichester City or Stanford on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chichester City and Stanford. 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.