Hailsham South and West vs Orchard

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    23/100
    Hailsham South and West Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      27/100
      Orchard Sussex Police

      Hailsham South and West vs Orchard Results

      A
      23/100
      High Crime
      Hailsham South and West
      Sussex Police
      661 crimes / 12m
      ↑18.5% trend
      24.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      27/100
      Below Average
      Orchard
      Sussex Police
      636 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.9% trend
      44.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hailsham South and West
      B Orchard
      Safety Score
      23/100 High Crime
      27/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      661
      636
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      558
      505
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑18.5%
      ↑25.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.3%
      44.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hailsham South and West
      B Orchard
      Violent Crime
      234 ↑34%
      167 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      155 ↑27%
      67 ↑24%
      Other Theft
      41 ↑8%
      48 ↑60%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↓63%
      41 ↑11%
      Burglary
      14 ↓30%
      39 ↑50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      78 ↑42%
      83 ↑34%
      Drugs
      21 ↑91%
      23 ↑53%
      Public Order
      38 ↓22%
      43 ↑48%
      Robbery
      2 ↓50%
      15 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      30 ↑131%
      68 ↑94%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      5 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      13 ↑1200%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑75%
      8 ↓27%
      Other Crime
      14 ↑27%
      16 ↑300%
      Overall Verdict
      B Orchard is the safer choice — scoring 27/100 vs 23/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hailsham South and West safer than Orchard?

      Hailsham South and West has a safety score of 23/100 (High Crime) and recorded 661 crimes in the last 12 months. Orchard has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) with 636 crimes. Orchard scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hailsham South and West vs Orchard?

      Hailsham South and West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +18.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Orchard shows +25.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hailsham South and West and Orchard?

      In Hailsham South and West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (234 incidents). In Orchard, it is Violent Crime (167 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hailsham South and West and Orchard?

      Hailsham South and West recorded 155 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Orchard recorded 67. 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 Hailsham South and West vs Orchard?

      Violent crime in Hailsham South and West totalled 234 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 167 in Orchard. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hailsham South and West and Orchard in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hailsham South and West recorded 558 crimes (now 661, a change of +18.5%). Orchard recorded 505 crimes previously (now 636, +25.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hailsham South and West and Orchard?

      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. Hailsham South and West has a resolution rate of 24.3% and Orchard has 44.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hailsham South and West and Orchard?

      Hailsham South and West falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Orchard 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 Hailsham South and West and Orchard?

      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 Hailsham South and West or Orchard on a crime map?

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

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