Patcham vs Regency Seafront

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Patcham Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      69/100
      Regency Seafront Sussex Police

      Patcham vs Regency Seafront Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Patcham
      Sussex Police
      1,259 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.3% trend
      29.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      69/100
      Safe
      Regency Seafront
      Sussex Police
      178 crimes / 12m
      ↑30.9% trend
      57.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Patcham
      B Regency Seafront
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      69/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,259
      178
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,173
      136
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.3%
      ↑30.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.6%
      57.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Patcham
      B Regency Seafront
      Violent Crime
      384 ↑17%
      74 ↑48%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      167 ↑33%
      40 ↑60%
      Other Theft
      72 ↓33%
      20 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      50 ↓24%
      2
      Burglary
      25 ↓22%
      4 ↑300%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      105 ↓4%
      0 ↓100%
      Drugs
      103 ↑24%
      8 ↑60%
      Public Order
      155 ↑25%
      11 ↑10%
      Robbery
      6 ↑20%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      141 ↓1%
      2 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑100%
      12 ↓8%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑100%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑0%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      25 ↓7%
      1
      Overall Verdict
      B Regency Seafront is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Patcham safer than Regency Seafront?

      Patcham has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,259 crimes in the last 12 months. Regency Seafront has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 178 crimes. Regency Seafront scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Patcham vs Regency Seafront?

      Patcham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Regency Seafront shows +30.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Patcham and Regency Seafront?

      In Patcham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (384 incidents). In Regency Seafront, it is Violent Crime (74 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Patcham and Regency Seafront?

      Patcham recorded 167 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Regency Seafront recorded 40. 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 Patcham vs Regency Seafront?

      Violent crime in Patcham totalled 384 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 74 in Regency Seafront. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Patcham and Regency Seafront in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Patcham recorded 1,173 crimes (now 1,259, a change of +7.3%). Regency Seafront recorded 136 crimes previously (now 178, +30.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Patcham and Regency Seafront?

      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. Patcham has a resolution rate of 29.6% and Regency Seafront has 57.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Patcham and Regency Seafront?

      Patcham falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Regency Seafront 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 Patcham and Regency Seafront?

      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 Patcham or Regency Seafront on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Patcham and Regency Seafront. 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.