Old Town vs Patcham
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Old Town vs Patcham Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Old Town safer than Patcham?
Old Town has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 189 crimes in the last 12 months. Patcham has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,259 crimes. Old Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Old Town vs Patcham?
Old Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +29.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Patcham shows +7.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Old Town and Patcham?
In Old Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (85 incidents). In Patcham, it is Violent Crime (384 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Old Town and Patcham?
Old Town recorded 33 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Patcham recorded 167. 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 Old Town vs Patcham?
Violent crime in Old Town totalled 85 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 384 in Patcham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Old Town and Patcham in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Old Town recorded 146 crimes (now 189, a change of +29.5%). Patcham recorded 1,173 crimes previously (now 1,259, +7.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Old Town and Patcham?
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. Old Town has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Patcham has 29.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Old Town and Patcham?
Old Town falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Patcham 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 Old Town and Patcham?
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 Old Town or Patcham on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Old Town and Patcham. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.