Chichester South vs Patcham

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    40/100
    Chichester South Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Patcham Sussex Police

      Chichester South vs Patcham Results

      A
      40/100
      Below Average
      Chichester South
      Sussex Police
      523 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.6% trend
      26.9% 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 Chichester South
      B Patcham
      Safety Score
      40/100 Below Average
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      523
      1,259
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      486
      1,173
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.6%
      ↑7.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.9%
      29.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chichester South
      B Patcham
      Violent Crime
      172 ↓8%
      384 ↑17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      144 ↑33%
      167 ↑33%
      Other Theft
      32 ↑33%
      72 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↓20%
      50 ↓24%
      Burglary
      9 ↓18%
      25 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      33 ↓34%
      105 ↓4%
      Drugs
      29 ↑107%
      103 ↑24%
      Public Order
      44 ↑38%
      155 ↑25%
      Robbery
      5 ↑25%
      6 ↑20%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↑25%
      141 ↓1%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      6 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑100%
      4 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑67%
      16 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      12 ↓20%
      25 ↓7%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chichester South safer than Patcham?

      Chichester South has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) and recorded 523 crimes in the last 12 months. Patcham has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,259 crimes. Chichester South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chichester South vs Patcham?

      Chichester South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.6% — 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 Chichester South and Patcham?

      In Chichester South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (172 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 Chichester South and Patcham?

      Chichester South recorded 144 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 Chichester South vs Patcham?

      Violent crime in Chichester South totalled 172 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 Chichester South and Patcham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chichester South recorded 486 crimes (now 523, a change of +7.6%). Patcham recorded 1,173 crimes previously (now 1,259, +7.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chichester South 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. Chichester South has a resolution rate of 26.9% and Patcham has 29.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chichester South and Patcham?

      Chichester South 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 Chichester South 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 Chichester South or Patcham on a crime map?

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

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