Hollington vs Orchard

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    19/100
    Hollington Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      27/100
      Orchard Sussex Police

      Hollington vs Orchard Results

      A
      19/100
      High Crime
      Hollington
      Sussex Police
      741 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.9% trend
      32.1% 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 Hollington
      B Orchard
      Safety Score
      19/100 High Crime
      27/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      741
      636
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      771
      505
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.9%
      ↑25.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.1%
      44.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hollington
      B Orchard
      Violent Crime
      285 ↓3%
      167 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      148 ↑8%
      67 ↑24%
      Other Theft
      42 ↓30%
      48 ↑60%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↓43%
      41 ↑11%
      Burglary
      12 ↓14%
      39 ↑50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      84 ↓14%
      83 ↑34%
      Drugs
      14 ↓39%
      23 ↑53%
      Public Order
      51 ↓11%
      43 ↑48%
      Robbery
      6 ↑0%
      15 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      52 ↑126%
      68 ↑94%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓33%
      5 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      13 ↑1200%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↓15%
      8 ↓27%
      Other Crime
      18 ↑50%
      16 ↑300%
      Overall Verdict
      B Orchard is the safer choice — scoring 27/100 vs 19/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hollington safer than Orchard?

      Hollington has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) and recorded 741 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 Hollington vs Orchard?

      Hollington shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.9% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Hollington and Orchard?

      In Hollington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (285 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 Hollington and Orchard?

      Hollington recorded 148 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 Hollington vs Orchard?

      Violent crime in Hollington totalled 285 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 Hollington and Orchard in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hollington recorded 771 crimes (now 741, a change of -3.9%). Orchard recorded 505 crimes previously (now 636, +25.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hollington 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. Hollington has a resolution rate of 32.1% and Orchard has 44.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hollington and Orchard?

      Hollington 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 Hollington 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 Hollington or Orchard on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hollington 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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