Hotham vs Offington

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Hotham Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Offington Sussex Police

      Hotham vs Offington Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Hotham
      Sussex Police
      1,001 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.9% trend
      50.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      51/100
      Average
      Offington
      Sussex Police
      468 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.2% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hotham
      B Offington
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,001
      468
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      911
      449
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.9%
      ↑4.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50.5%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hotham
      B Offington
      Violent Crime
      421 ↑8%
      111 ↑23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      126 ↑2%
      59 ↑20%
      Other Theft
      70 ↑13%
      25 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↓19%
      23 ↑21%
      Burglary
      35 ↑59%
      10 ↓41%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      125 ↑17%
      17 ↓47%
      Drugs
      43 ↑26%
      14 ↑0%
      Public Order
      69 ↓5%
      42 ↑5%
      Robbery
      13 ↑86%
      8 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      31 ↑41%
      139 ↓1%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓75%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↓18%
      3 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑29%
      2 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      18 ↑50%
      14 ↑75%
      Overall Verdict
      B Offington is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hotham safer than Offington?

      Hotham has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,001 crimes in the last 12 months. Offington has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 468 crimes. Offington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hotham vs Offington?

      Hotham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Offington shows +4.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hotham and Offington?

      In Hotham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (421 incidents). In Offington, it is Shoplifting (139 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hotham and Offington?

      Hotham recorded 126 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Offington recorded 59. 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 Hotham vs Offington?

      Violent crime in Hotham totalled 421 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 111 in Offington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hotham and Offington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hotham recorded 911 crimes (now 1,001, a change of +9.9%). Offington recorded 449 crimes previously (now 468, +4.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hotham and Offington?

      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. Hotham has a resolution rate of 50.5% and Offington has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hotham and Offington?

      Hotham falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Offington 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 Hotham and Offington?

      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 Hotham or Offington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hotham and Offington. 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.