Patcham vs Wishing Tree
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Patcham vs Wishing Tree Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Patcham safer than Wishing Tree?
Patcham has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,259 crimes in the last 12 months. Wishing Tree has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) with 640 crimes. Wishing Tree scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Patcham vs Wishing Tree?
Patcham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wishing Tree shows -1.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Patcham and Wishing Tree?
In Patcham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (384 incidents). In Wishing Tree, it is Violent Crime (226 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Patcham and Wishing Tree?
Patcham recorded 167 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wishing Tree recorded 85. 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 Wishing Tree?
Violent crime in Patcham totalled 384 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 226 in Wishing Tree. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Patcham and Wishing Tree 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%). Wishing Tree recorded 649 crimes previously (now 640, -1.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Patcham and Wishing Tree?
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 Wishing Tree has 38.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Patcham and Wishing Tree?
Patcham falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Wishing Tree 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 Wishing Tree?
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 Wishing Tree on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Patcham and Wishing Tree. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.