Arundel vs River

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    74/100
    Arundel Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      River Sussex Police

      Arundel vs River Results

      A
      74/100
      Safe
      Arundel
      Sussex Police
      274 crimes / 12m
      ↓44.5% trend
      75% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      River
      Sussex Police
      1,960 crimes / 12m
      ↑18.5% trend
      38.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Arundel
      B River
      Safety Score
      74/100 Safe
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      274
      1,960
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      494
      1,654
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓44.5%
      ↑18.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      75%
      38.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Arundel
      B River
      Violent Crime
      78 ↓38%
      652 ↑22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      55 ↓48%
      318 ↑14%
      Other Theft
      19 ↓60%
      99 ↑30%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓50%
      72 ↑3%
      Burglary
      3 ↓89%
      40 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      28 ↓48%
      155 ↑44%
      Drugs
      2 ↓67%
      52 ↑93%
      Public Order
      24 ↑26%
      153 ↑9%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      34 ↑55%
      Shoplifting
      45 ↓32%
      272 ↓5%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      11 ↑38%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓89%
      29 ↑123%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      25 ↑14%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓63%
      48 ↑129%
      Overall Verdict
      A Arundel is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Arundel safer than River?

      Arundel has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 274 crimes in the last 12 months. River has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,960 crimes. Arundel scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Arundel vs River?

      Arundel shows a year-on-year crime trend of -44.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. River shows +18.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Arundel and River?

      In Arundel, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (78 incidents). In River, it is Violent Crime (652 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Arundel and River?

      Arundel recorded 55 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while River recorded 318. 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 Arundel vs River?

      Violent crime in Arundel totalled 78 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 652 in River. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Arundel and River in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Arundel recorded 494 crimes (now 274, a change of -44.5%). River recorded 1,654 crimes previously (now 1,960, +18.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Arundel and River?

      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. Arundel has a resolution rate of 75% and River has 38.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Arundel and River?

      Arundel falls within the Sussex Police boundary. River 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 Arundel and River?

      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 Arundel or River on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Arundel and River. 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.