Marsham vs Polegate

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    79/100
    Marsham Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      50/100
      Polegate Sussex Police

      Marsham vs Polegate Results

      A
      79/100
      Safe
      Marsham
      Sussex Police
      116 crimes / 12m
      ↓24.2% trend
      14.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      50/100
      Average
      Polegate
      Sussex Police
      535 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.3% trend
      26.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Marsham
      B Polegate
      Safety Score
      79/100 Safe
      50/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      116
      535
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      153
      610
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓24.2%
      ↓12.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.3%
      26.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Marsham
      B Polegate
      Violent Crime
      55 ↑10%
      113 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      16 ↓27%
      95 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      9 ↓47%
      26 ↑13%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓62%
      16 ↓20%
      Burglary
      10 ↓9%
      10 ↓41%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      9 ↓44%
      44 ↑13%
      Drugs
      2 ↓60%
      6 ↓33%
      Public Order
      6 ↓45%
      30 ↓45%
      Robbery
      0
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      0
      169 ↑9%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      2 ↓71%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓50%
      20 ↑67%
      Overall Verdict
      A Marsham is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 50/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Marsham safer than Polegate?

      Marsham has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 116 crimes in the last 12 months. Polegate has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) with 535 crimes. Marsham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Marsham vs Polegate?

      Marsham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -24.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Polegate shows -12.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Marsham and Polegate?

      In Marsham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (55 incidents). In Polegate, it is Shoplifting (169 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Marsham and Polegate?

      Marsham recorded 16 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Polegate recorded 95. 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 Marsham vs Polegate?

      Violent crime in Marsham totalled 55 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 113 in Polegate. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Marsham and Polegate in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Marsham recorded 153 crimes (now 116, a change of -24.2%). Polegate recorded 610 crimes previously (now 535, -12.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Marsham and Polegate?

      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. Marsham has a resolution rate of 14.3% and Polegate has 26.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Marsham and Polegate?

      Marsham falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Polegate 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 Marsham and Polegate?

      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 Marsham or Polegate on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Marsham and Polegate. 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.