Orchard vs Viaduct
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Orchard vs Viaduct Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Orchard safer than Viaduct?
Orchard has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) and recorded 636 crimes in the last 12 months. Viaduct has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) with 849 crimes. Orchard scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Orchard vs Viaduct?
Orchard shows a year-on-year crime trend of +25.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Viaduct shows -9.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Orchard and Viaduct?
In Orchard, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (167 incidents). In Viaduct, it is Violent Crime (285 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Orchard and Viaduct?
Orchard recorded 67 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Viaduct recorded 161. 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 Viaduct?
Violent crime in Orchard totalled 167 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 285 in Viaduct. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Orchard and Viaduct 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%). Viaduct recorded 940 crimes previously (now 849, -9.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Orchard and Viaduct?
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 Viaduct has 30%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Orchard and Viaduct?
Orchard falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Viaduct 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 Viaduct?
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 Viaduct on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Orchard and Viaduct. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.