Churchill vs Fernhurst

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    52/100
    Churchill Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      71/100
      Fernhurst Sussex Police

      Churchill vs Fernhurst Results

      A
      52/100
      Average
      Churchill
      Sussex Police
      427 crimes / 12m
      ↑21.3% trend
      52.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      71/100
      Safe
      Fernhurst
      Sussex Police
      204 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.1% trend
      18.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Churchill
      B Fernhurst
      Safety Score
      52/100 Average
      71/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      427
      204
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      352
      252
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑21.3%
      ↓19.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      52.6%
      18.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Churchill
      B Fernhurst
      Violent Crime
      110 ↓25%
      77 ↓21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      89 ↑35%
      45 ↑45%
      Other Theft
      21 ↓9%
      18 ↑13%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↑60%
      1 ↓89%
      Burglary
      7 ↓22%
      12 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      26 ↓13%
      23 ↓49%
      Drugs
      12 ↓8%
      3 ↓40%
      Public Order
      31 ↑55%
      21 ↓5%
      Robbery
      6 ↑500%
      1
      Shoplifting
      91 ↑314%
      1 ↓83%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      1
      Other Crime
      14 ↑75%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Fernhurst is the safer choice — scoring 71/100 vs 52/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Churchill safer than Fernhurst?

      Churchill has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) and recorded 427 crimes in the last 12 months. Fernhurst has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) with 204 crimes. Fernhurst scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Churchill vs Fernhurst?

      Churchill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +21.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Fernhurst shows -19.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Churchill and Fernhurst?

      In Churchill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (110 incidents). In Fernhurst, it is Violent Crime (77 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Churchill and Fernhurst?

      Churchill recorded 89 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Fernhurst recorded 45. 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 Churchill vs Fernhurst?

      Violent crime in Churchill totalled 110 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 77 in Fernhurst. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Churchill and Fernhurst in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Churchill recorded 352 crimes (now 427, a change of +21.3%). Fernhurst recorded 252 crimes previously (now 204, -19.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Churchill and Fernhurst?

      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. Churchill has a resolution rate of 52.6% and Fernhurst has 18.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Churchill and Fernhurst?

      Churchill falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Fernhurst 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 Churchill and Fernhurst?

      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 Churchill or Fernhurst on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Churchill and Fernhurst. 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.