Hotham vs Willingdon Trees

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
      Willingdon Trees Sussex Police

      Hotham vs Willingdon Trees Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Hotham
      Sussex Police
      1,001 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.9% trend
      50.5% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      51/100
      Average
      Willingdon Trees
      Sussex Police
      374 crimes / 12m
      ↑9% trend
      34.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hotham
      B Willingdon Trees
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,001
      374
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      911
      343
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.9%
      ↑9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50.5%
      34.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hotham
      B Willingdon Trees
      Violent Crime
      421 ↑8%
      154 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      126 ↑2%
      90 ↑30%
      Other Theft
      70 ↑13%
      21 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↓19%
      17 ↑31%
      Burglary
      35 ↑59%
      5 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      125 ↑17%
      34 ↓8%
      Drugs
      43 ↑26%
      3 ↑50%
      Public Order
      69 ↓5%
      30 ↑11%
      Robbery
      13 ↑86%
      2 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      31 ↑41%
      5 ↓17%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓75%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↓18%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑29%
      4
      Other Crime
      18 ↑50%
      9 ↓31%
      Overall Verdict
      B Willingdon Trees 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 Willingdon Trees?

      Hotham has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,001 crimes in the last 12 months. Willingdon Trees has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 374 crimes. Willingdon Trees scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hotham vs Willingdon Trees?

      Hotham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Willingdon Trees shows +9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hotham and Willingdon Trees?

      In Hotham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (421 incidents). In Willingdon Trees, it is Violent Crime (154 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hotham and Willingdon Trees?

      Hotham recorded 126 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Willingdon Trees recorded 90. 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 Willingdon Trees?

      Violent crime in Hotham totalled 421 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 154 in Willingdon Trees. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hotham and Willingdon Trees 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%). Willingdon Trees recorded 343 crimes previously (now 374, +9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hotham and Willingdon Trees?

      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 Willingdon Trees has 34.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hotham and Willingdon Trees?

      Hotham falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Willingdon Trees 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 Willingdon Trees?

      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 Willingdon Trees on a crime map?

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