Orchard vs Rottingdean and Coastal

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    27/100
    Orchard Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      18/100
      Rottingdean and Coastal Sussex Police

      Orchard vs Rottingdean and Coastal Results

      A
      27/100
      Below Average
      Orchard
      Sussex Police
      636 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.9% trend
      44.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      18/100
      High Crime
      Rottingdean and Coastal
      Sussex Police
      822 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.9% trend
      35.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Orchard
      B Rottingdean and Coastal
      Safety Score
      27/100 Below Average
      18/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      636
      822
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      505
      892
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑25.9%
      ↓7.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      44.6%
      35.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Orchard
      B Rottingdean and Coastal
      Violent Crime
      167 ↓13%
      243 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      67 ↑24%
      169 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      48 ↑60%
      78 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      41 ↑11%
      22 ↓39%
      Burglary
      39 ↑50%
      22 ↓8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      83 ↑34%
      88 ↑6%
      Drugs
      23 ↑53%
      24 ↑20%
      Public Order
      43 ↑48%
      83 ↑11%
      Robbery
      15 ↑200%
      7 ↑600%
      Shoplifting
      68 ↑94%
      24 ↓23%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑0%
      1 ↓88%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↑1200%
      22 ↑83%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓27%
      18 ↓5%
      Other Crime
      16 ↑300%
      21 ↓19%
      Overall Verdict
      A Orchard is the safer choice — scoring 27/100 vs 18/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Orchard safer than Rottingdean and Coastal?

      Orchard has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) and recorded 636 crimes in the last 12 months. Rottingdean and Coastal has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) with 822 crimes. Orchard scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Orchard vs Rottingdean and Coastal?

      Orchard shows a year-on-year crime trend of +25.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rottingdean and Coastal shows -7.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Orchard and Rottingdean and Coastal?

      In Orchard, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (167 incidents). In Rottingdean and Coastal, it is Violent Crime (243 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Orchard and Rottingdean and Coastal?

      Orchard recorded 67 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rottingdean and Coastal recorded 169. 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 Orchard vs Rottingdean and Coastal?

      Violent crime in Orchard totalled 167 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 243 in Rottingdean and Coastal. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Orchard and Rottingdean and Coastal in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Orchard recorded 505 crimes (now 636, a change of +25.9%). Rottingdean and Coastal recorded 892 crimes previously (now 822, -7.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Orchard and Rottingdean and Coastal?

      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. Orchard has a resolution rate of 44.6% and Rottingdean and Coastal has 35.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Orchard and Rottingdean and Coastal?

      Orchard falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Rottingdean and Coastal 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 Orchard and Rottingdean and Coastal?

      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 Orchard or Rottingdean and Coastal on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Orchard and Rottingdean and Coastal. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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