Patcham vs Rotherfield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Patcham Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      75/100
      Rotherfield Sussex Police

      Patcham vs Rotherfield 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
      75/100
      Safe
      Rotherfield
      Sussex Police
      72 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Patcham
      B Rotherfield
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      75/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,259
      72
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,173
      62
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.3%
      ↑16.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.6%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Patcham
      B Rotherfield
      Violent Crime
      384 ↑17%
      26 ↑63%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      167 ↑33%
      11 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      72 ↓33%
      4 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      50 ↓24%
      2 ↓50%
      Burglary
      25 ↓22%
      7 ↑75%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      105 ↓4%
      12 ↑71%
      Drugs
      103 ↑24%
      2
      Public Order
      155 ↑25%
      7 ↓13%
      Robbery
      6 ↑20%
      0
      Shoplifting
      141 ↓1%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      25 ↓7%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Patcham safer than Rotherfield?

      Patcham has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,259 crimes in the last 12 months. Rotherfield has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 72 crimes. Rotherfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Patcham vs Rotherfield?

      Patcham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rotherfield shows +16.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Patcham and Rotherfield?

      In Patcham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (384 incidents). In Rotherfield, it is Violent Crime (26 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Patcham and Rotherfield?

      Patcham recorded 167 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rotherfield recorded 11. 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 Rotherfield?

      Violent crime in Patcham totalled 384 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 26 in Rotherfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Patcham and Rotherfield 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%). Rotherfield recorded 62 crimes previously (now 72, +16.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Patcham and Rotherfield?

      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 Rotherfield has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Patcham and Rotherfield?

      Patcham falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Rotherfield 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 Rotherfield?

      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 Rotherfield on a crime map?

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