Hotham vs Sidlesham

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Hotham Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      78/100
      Sidlesham Sussex Police

      Hotham vs Sidlesham Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Hotham
      Sussex Police
      2,538 crimes / 12m
      ↑176.2% trend
      30.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      78/100
      Safe
      Sidlesham
      Sussex Police
      88 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.1% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hotham
      B Sidlesham
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      78/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,538
      88
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      919
      89
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑176.2%
      ↓1.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.4%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hotham
      B Sidlesham
      Violent Crime
      797 ↑100%
      28 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      439 ↑269%
      34 ↑62%
      Other Theft
      147 ↑113%
      3 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      88 ↑389%
      3 ↓50%
      Burglary
      84 ↑163%
      4 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      283 ↑177%
      10 ↓23%
      Drugs
      106 ↑221%
      1
      Public Order
      157 ↑134%
      4 ↓60%
      Robbery
      42 ↑500%
      0
      Shoplifting
      292 ↑981%
      0
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑20%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      18 ↑157%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      37 ↑95%
      0
      Other Crime
      42 ↑180%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sidlesham is the safer choice — scoring 78/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hotham safer than Sidlesham?

      Hotham has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,538 crimes in the last 12 months. Sidlesham has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) with 88 crimes. Sidlesham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hotham vs Sidlesham?

      Hotham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +176.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sidlesham shows -1.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Hotham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (797 incidents). In Sidlesham, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (34 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Hotham recorded 439 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sidlesham recorded 34. 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 Sidlesham?

      Violent crime in Hotham totalled 797 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 28 in Sidlesham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hotham recorded 919 crimes (now 2,538, a change of +176.2%). Sidlesham recorded 89 crimes previously (now 88, -1.1%).

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

      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 30.4% and Sidlesham has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hotham and Sidlesham?

      Hotham falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Sidlesham 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 Sidlesham?

      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 Sidlesham on a crime map?

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