Sussex Police

Is Hotham Safe?

Crime statistics for Hotham. Based on official UK Police data, updated December 2025.

Last 12 months: January 2025 – December 2025 1,001 crimes
8 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

1,001 Crimes (last 12 months)
50.5% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↑9.9% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 1,001 total crimes recorded in Hotham

Violent Crime
421 42.1%
Anti-Social Behaviour
126 12.6%
Criminal Damage & Arson
125 12.5%
Other Theft
70 7%
Public Order
69 6.9%
Drugs
43 4.3%
Burglary
35 3.5%
Shoplifting
31 3.1%
Vehicle Crime
21 2.1%
Other Crime
18 1.8%
Possession of Weapons
18 1.8%
Robbery
13 1.3%
Bicycle Theft
9 0.9%
Theft from Person
2 0.2%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Hotham — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hotham safe?

Hotham has a CrimeRadar safety score of 8/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,001 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 9.9% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Hotham are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Hotham in the last 12 months?

1,001 crimes were recorded in Hotham in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 9.9% compared to the previous 12-month period (911 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 421 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Hotham?

The most common crime in Hotham is Violent Crime, with 421 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 42.1% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Hotham increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Hotham is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 9.9% — from 911 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,001 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for Hotham?

Hotham has a safety score of 8 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Hotham compare to the Sussex Police average?

Hotham has a safety score of 8/100, while the Sussex Police force area average is 45/100. Hotham is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Hotham?

50.5% of crimes recorded in Hotham resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Sussex Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Hotham?

421 violent crimes were recorded in Hotham in the last 12 months — representing 42.1% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 126 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Hotham last updated?

The crime data for Hotham was last updated in December 2025. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Hotham with other areas?

You can compare Hotham with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: December 2025.