Cosham vs Southbourne

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Cosham Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      69/100
      Southbourne Sussex Police

      Cosham vs Southbourne Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Cosham
      Hampshire Constabulary
      2,711 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.6% trend
      21.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      69/100
      Safe
      Southbourne
      Sussex Police
      268 crimes / 12m
      ↓38.8% trend
      33.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cosham
      B Southbourne
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      69/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,711
      268
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,726
      438
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.6%
      ↓38.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.6%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cosham
      B Southbourne
      Violent Crime
      1,134 ↑1%
      93 ↓35%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      270 ↑17%
      51 ↓46%
      Other Theft
      156 ↓22%
      24 ↑14%
      Vehicle Crime
      97 ↓16%
      11 ↓69%
      Burglary
      71 ↓24%
      9 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      171 ↓14%
      33 ↓31%
      Drugs
      60 ↓35%
      2 ↓75%
      Public Order
      231 ↓14%
      21 ↓38%
      Robbery
      31 ↑72%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      355 ↑32%
      11 ↓59%
      Theft from Person
      20 ↑67%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      37 ↓14%
      3 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      34 ↑6%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      44 ↑26%
      5 ↓44%
      Overall Verdict
      B Southbourne is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cosham safer than Southbourne?

      Cosham has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,711 crimes in the last 12 months. Southbourne has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 268 crimes. Southbourne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cosham vs Southbourne?

      Cosham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Southbourne shows -38.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cosham and Southbourne?

      In Cosham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,134 incidents). In Southbourne, it is Violent Crime (93 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cosham and Southbourne?

      Cosham recorded 270 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southbourne recorded 51. 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 Cosham vs Southbourne?

      Violent crime in Cosham totalled 1,134 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 93 in Southbourne. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cosham and Southbourne in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cosham recorded 2,726 crimes (now 2,711, a change of -0.6%). Southbourne recorded 438 crimes previously (now 268, -38.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cosham and Southbourne?

      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. Cosham has a resolution rate of 21.6% and Southbourne has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cosham and Southbourne?

      Cosham falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Southbourne 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 Cosham and Southbourne?

      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 Cosham or Southbourne on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cosham and Southbourne. 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.