St Marks vs Upperton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    St Marks Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Upperton Sussex Police

      St Marks vs Upperton Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      St Marks
      Sussex Police
      258 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.6% trend
      30.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Upperton
      Sussex Police
      804 crimes / 12m
      ↑19.1% trend
      26.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A St Marks
      B Upperton
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      258
      804
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      254
      675
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.6%
      ↑19.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.8%
      26.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A St Marks
      B Upperton
      Violent Crime
      118 ↑31%
      276 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      37 ↓18%
      164 ↑43%
      Other Theft
      16 ↓20%
      50 ↑35%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↑44%
      18 ↓68%
      Burglary
      8 ↓43%
      36 ↓8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      25 ↓19%
      81 ↑125%
      Drugs
      9 ↑80%
      25 ↑150%
      Public Order
      18 ↓36%
      65 ↑33%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      7 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      0
      56 ↓5%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      7 ↑75%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      5 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      4 ↓20%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑33%
      10 ↑25%
      Overall Verdict
      A St Marks is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 10/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is St Marks safer than Upperton?

      St Marks has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 258 crimes in the last 12 months. Upperton has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 804 crimes. St Marks scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in St Marks vs Upperton?

      St Marks shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Upperton shows +19.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in St Marks and Upperton?

      In St Marks, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (118 incidents). In Upperton, it is Violent Crime (276 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between St Marks and Upperton?

      St Marks recorded 37 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Upperton recorded 164. 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 St Marks vs Upperton?

      Violent crime in St Marks totalled 118 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 276 in Upperton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in St Marks and Upperton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, St Marks recorded 254 crimes (now 258, a change of +1.6%). Upperton recorded 675 crimes previously (now 804, +19.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in St Marks and Upperton?

      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. St Marks has a resolution rate of 30.8% and Upperton has 26.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers St Marks and Upperton?

      St Marks falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Upperton 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 St Marks and Upperton?

      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 St Marks or Upperton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both St Marks and Upperton. 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.