Central Southsea and St Judes vs Denmead and Southwick

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Central Southsea and St Judes Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      37/100
      Denmead and Southwick Hampshire Constabulary

      Central Southsea and St Judes vs Denmead and Southwick Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Central Southsea and St Judes
      Hampshire Constabulary
      4,443 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.5% trend
      28.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      37/100
      Below Average
      Denmead and Southwick
      Hampshire Constabulary
      474 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Central Southsea and St Judes
      B Denmead and Southwick
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      37/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      4,443
      474
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,539
      549
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑25.5%
      ↓13.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.1%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Central Southsea and St Judes
      B Denmead and Southwick
      Violent Crime
      1,610 ↑19%
      245 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      479 ↑66%
      63 ↓38%
      Other Theft
      324 ↑51%
      22 ↓31%
      Vehicle Crime
      246 ↑39%
      23 ↑5%
      Burglary
      93 ↓20%
      13 ↓43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      255 ↑16%
      38 ↓5%
      Drugs
      210 ↑30%
      10 ↑11%
      Public Order
      328 ↓2%
      46 ↓4%
      Robbery
      88 ↑252%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      556 ↑13%
      2 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      37 ↑32%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      73 ↑97%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      74 ↑72%
      4 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      70 ↑35%
      7 ↓42%
      Overall Verdict
      B Denmead and Southwick is the safer choice — scoring 37/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Central Southsea and St Judes safer than Denmead and Southwick?

      Central Southsea and St Judes has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,443 crimes in the last 12 months. Denmead and Southwick has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) with 474 crimes. Denmead and Southwick scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Central Southsea and St Judes vs Denmead and Southwick?

      Central Southsea and St Judes shows a year-on-year crime trend of +25.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Denmead and Southwick shows -13.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Central Southsea and St Judes and Denmead and Southwick?

      In Central Southsea and St Judes, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,610 incidents). In Denmead and Southwick, it is Violent Crime (245 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Central Southsea and St Judes and Denmead and Southwick?

      Central Southsea and St Judes recorded 479 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Denmead and Southwick recorded 63. 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 Central Southsea and St Judes vs Denmead and Southwick?

      Violent crime in Central Southsea and St Judes totalled 1,610 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 245 in Denmead and Southwick. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Central Southsea and St Judes and Denmead and Southwick in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Central Southsea and St Judes recorded 3,539 crimes (now 4,443, a change of +25.5%). Denmead and Southwick recorded 549 crimes previously (now 474, -13.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Central Southsea and St Judes and Denmead and Southwick?

      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. Central Southsea and St Judes has a resolution rate of 28.1% and Denmead and Southwick has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Central Southsea and St Judes and Denmead and Southwick?

      Central Southsea and St Judes falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Denmead and Southwick is covered by Hampshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Central Southsea and St Judes and Denmead and Southwick?

      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 Central Southsea and St Judes or Denmead and Southwick on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Central Southsea and St Judes and Denmead and Southwick. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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