Hayling Island vs Southbourne

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    13/100
    Hayling Island Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      69/100
      Southbourne Sussex Police

      Hayling Island vs Southbourne Results

      A
      13/100
      High Crime
      Hayling Island
      Hampshire Constabulary
      885 crimes / 12m
      ↓25.1% trend
      26.1% 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 Hayling Island
      B Southbourne
      Safety Score
      13/100 High Crime
      69/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      885
      268
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,181
      438
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓25.1%
      ↓38.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.1%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hayling Island
      B Southbourne
      Violent Crime
      447 ↓16%
      93 ↓35%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      77 ↓45%
      51 ↓46%
      Other Theft
      63 ↓20%
      24 ↑14%
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↓45%
      11 ↓69%
      Burglary
      19 ↓56%
      9 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      71 ↓31%
      33 ↓31%
      Drugs
      19 ↓10%
      2 ↓75%
      Public Order
      61 ↓31%
      21 ↓38%
      Robbery
      4 ↓43%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      57 ↓26%
      11 ↓59%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓67%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↓10%
      3 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↑114%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      17 ↓29%
      5 ↓44%
      Overall Verdict
      B Southbourne is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 13/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hayling Island safer than Southbourne?

      Hayling Island has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) and recorded 885 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 Hayling Island vs Southbourne?

      Hayling Island shows a year-on-year crime trend of -25.1% — 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 Hayling Island and Southbourne?

      In Hayling Island, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (447 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 Hayling Island and Southbourne?

      Hayling Island recorded 77 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 Hayling Island vs Southbourne?

      Violent crime in Hayling Island totalled 447 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 Hayling Island and Southbourne in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hayling Island recorded 1,181 crimes (now 885, a change of -25.1%). Southbourne recorded 438 crimes previously (now 268, -38.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hayling Island 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. Hayling Island has a resolution rate of 26.1% and Southbourne has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hayling Island and Southbourne?

      Hayling Island 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 Hayling Island 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 Hayling Island or Southbourne on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hayling Island 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.