Hanover vs Patcham

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    74/100
    Hanover Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Patcham Sussex Police

      Hanover vs Patcham Results

      A
      74/100
      Safe
      Hanover
      Sussex Police
      125 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.7% trend
      33.3% 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 Hanover
      B Patcham
      Safety Score
      74/100 Safe
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      125
      1,259
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      108
      1,173
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑15.7%
      ↑7.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      29.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hanover
      B Patcham
      Violent Crime
      41 ↑37%
      384 ↑17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      32 ↑88%
      167 ↑33%
      Other Theft
      11 ↑120%
      72 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓55%
      50 ↓24%
      Burglary
      4 ↑100%
      25 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      6 ↓50%
      105 ↓4%
      Drugs
      12 ↑71%
      103 ↑24%
      Public Order
      8 ↓11%
      155 ↑25%
      Robbery
      1
      6 ↑20%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      141 ↓1%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      6 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓40%
      4 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      16 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓67%
      25 ↓7%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hanover is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hanover safer than Patcham?

      Hanover has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 125 crimes in the last 12 months. Patcham has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,259 crimes. Hanover scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hanover vs Patcham?

      Hanover shows a year-on-year crime trend of +15.7% — 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 Hanover and Patcham?

      In Hanover, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (41 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 Hanover and Patcham?

      Hanover recorded 32 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 Hanover vs Patcham?

      Violent crime in Hanover totalled 41 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 Hanover and Patcham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hanover recorded 108 crimes (now 125, a change of +15.7%). Patcham recorded 1,173 crimes previously (now 1,259, +7.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hanover 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. Hanover has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Patcham has 29.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hanover and Patcham?

      Hanover 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 Hanover 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 Hanover or Patcham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hanover and Patcham. 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.