Castle vs Clapham and Findon

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Castle Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      77/100
      Clapham and Findon Sussex Police

      Castle vs Clapham and Findon Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Castle
      Sussex Police
      1,040 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.2% trend
      42.9% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      77/100
      Safe
      Clapham and Findon
      Sussex Police
      122 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.9% trend
      54.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Castle
      B Clapham and Findon
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      77/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,040
      122
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      989
      109
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.2%
      ↑11.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      42.9%
      54.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Castle
      B Clapham and Findon
      Violent Crime
      228 ↓13%
      37 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      199 ↑36%
      21 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      44 ↑2%
      16 ↑23%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↑46%
      8 ↑167%
      Burglary
      12 ↓40%
      10 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      43 ↓41%
      11 ↓35%
      Drugs
      21 ↑11%
      2
      Public Order
      62 ↓5%
      13 ↑18%
      Robbery
      18 ↑200%
      0
      Shoplifting
      346 ↑14%
      1 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑33%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↑25%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      23 ↑15%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Clapham and Findon is the safer choice — scoring 77/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Castle safer than Clapham and Findon?

      Castle has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,040 crimes in the last 12 months. Clapham and Findon has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) with 122 crimes. Clapham and Findon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Castle vs Clapham and Findon?

      Castle shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Clapham and Findon shows +11.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Castle and Clapham and Findon?

      In Castle, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (346 incidents). In Clapham and Findon, it is Violent Crime (37 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Castle and Clapham and Findon?

      Castle recorded 199 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Clapham and Findon recorded 21. 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 Castle vs Clapham and Findon?

      Violent crime in Castle totalled 228 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 37 in Clapham and Findon. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Castle and Clapham and Findon in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Castle recorded 989 crimes (now 1,040, a change of +5.2%). Clapham and Findon recorded 109 crimes previously (now 122, +11.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Castle and Clapham and Findon?

      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. Castle has a resolution rate of 42.9% and Clapham and Findon has 54.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Castle and Clapham and Findon?

      Castle falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Clapham and Findon 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 Castle and Clapham and Findon?

      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 Castle or Clapham and Findon on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Castle and Clapham and Findon. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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