Crofton and Titchfield vs Southbourne

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Crofton and Titchfield Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      69/100
      Southbourne Sussex Police

      Crofton and Titchfield vs Southbourne Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Crofton and Titchfield
      Hampshire Constabulary
      882 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.8% trend
      12.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      69/100
      Safe
      Southbourne
      Sussex Police
      268 crimes / 12m
      ↓38.8% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Crofton and Titchfield
      B Southbourne
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      69/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      882
      268
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,011
      438
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.8%
      ↓38.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.8%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Crofton and Titchfield
      B Southbourne
      Violent Crime
      438 ↑6%
      93 ↓35%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      111 ↓20%
      51 ↓46%
      Other Theft
      48 ↓34%
      24 ↑14%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↓61%
      11 ↓69%
      Burglary
      29 ↓28%
      9 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      65 ↓3%
      33 ↓31%
      Drugs
      16 ↓11%
      2 ↓75%
      Public Order
      75 ↑1%
      21 ↓38%
      Robbery
      7 ↑40%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      28 ↓65%
      11 ↓59%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑14%
      3 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑80%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      17 ↓26%
      5 ↓44%
      Overall Verdict
      B Southbourne is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 9/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Crofton and Titchfield safer than Southbourne?

      Crofton and Titchfield has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 882 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 Crofton and Titchfield vs Southbourne?

      Crofton and Titchfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.8% — 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 Crofton and Titchfield and Southbourne?

      In Crofton and Titchfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (438 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 Crofton and Titchfield and Southbourne?

      Crofton and Titchfield recorded 111 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 Crofton and Titchfield vs Southbourne?

      Violent crime in Crofton and Titchfield totalled 438 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 Crofton and Titchfield and Southbourne in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Crofton and Titchfield recorded 1,011 crimes (now 882, a change of -12.8%). Southbourne recorded 438 crimes previously (now 268, -38.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Crofton and Titchfield 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. Crofton and Titchfield has a resolution rate of 12.8% and Southbourne has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Crofton and Titchfield and Southbourne?

      Crofton and Titchfield 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 Crofton and Titchfield 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 Crofton and Titchfield or Southbourne on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Crofton and Titchfield 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.