Marsham vs St Michaels

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    79/100
    Marsham Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      61/100
      St Michaels Sussex Police

      Marsham vs St Michaels Results

      A
      79/100
      Safe
      Marsham
      Sussex Police
      116 crimes / 12m
      ↓24.2% trend
      14.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      61/100
      Average
      St Michaels
      Sussex Police
      303 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.7% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Marsham
      B St Michaels
      Safety Score
      79/100 Safe
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      116
      303
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      153
      332
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓24.2%
      ↓8.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.3%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Marsham
      B St Michaels
      Violent Crime
      55 ↑10%
      122 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      16 ↓27%
      58 ↑16%
      Other Theft
      9 ↓47%
      14 ↑8%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓62%
      6 ↓25%
      Burglary
      10 ↓9%
      5 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      9 ↓44%
      30 ↑43%
      Drugs
      2 ↓60%
      7 ↑250%
      Public Order
      6 ↓45%
      30 ↑20%
      Shoplifting
      0
      20 ↓71%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓50%
      9 ↓10%
      Overall Verdict
      A Marsham is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 61/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Marsham safer than St Michaels?

      Marsham has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 116 crimes in the last 12 months. St Michaels has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 303 crimes. Marsham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Marsham vs St Michaels?

      Marsham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -24.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St Michaels shows -8.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Marsham and St Michaels?

      In Marsham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (55 incidents). In St Michaels, it is Violent Crime (122 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Marsham and St Michaels?

      Marsham recorded 16 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Michaels recorded 58. 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 St Michaels?

      Violent crime in Marsham totalled 55 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 122 in St Michaels. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Marsham and St Michaels 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%). St Michaels recorded 332 crimes previously (now 303, -8.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Marsham and St Michaels?

      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 St Michaels has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Marsham and St Michaels?

      Marsham falls within the Sussex Police boundary. St Michaels 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 St Michaels?

      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 St Michaels on a crime map?

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