Paulsgrove vs Southbourne

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Paulsgrove Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      71/100
      Southbourne Sussex Police

      Paulsgrove vs Southbourne Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Paulsgrove
      Hampshire Constabulary
      1,849 crimes / 12m
      ↑30.2% trend
      24.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      71/100
      Safe
      Southbourne
      Sussex Police
      207 crimes / 12m
      ↓51.5% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Paulsgrove
      B Southbourne
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      71/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,849
      207
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,420
      427
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑30.2%
      ↓51.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Paulsgrove
      B Southbourne
      Violent Crime
      983 ↑27%
      73 ↓53%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      153 ↑12%
      34 ↓65%
      Other Theft
      95 ↑19%
      20 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      63 ↑110%
      9 ↓63%
      Burglary
      34 ↑26%
      8 ↑14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      113 ↑0%
      24 ↓53%
      Drugs
      31 ↓14%
      2 ↓50%
      Public Order
      167 ↑38%
      19 ↓30%
      Robbery
      11 ↑57%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      108 ↑227%
      7 ↓75%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↑167%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      18 ↑350%
      3 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      30 ↑58%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      35 ↑6%
      4 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Southbourne is the safer choice — scoring 71/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Paulsgrove safer than Southbourne?

      Paulsgrove has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,849 crimes in the last 12 months. Southbourne has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) with 207 crimes. Southbourne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Paulsgrove vs Southbourne?

      Paulsgrove shows a year-on-year crime trend of +30.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Southbourne shows -51.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Paulsgrove, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (983 incidents). In Southbourne, it is Violent Crime (73 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Paulsgrove recorded 153 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southbourne recorded 34. 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 Paulsgrove vs Southbourne?

      Violent crime in Paulsgrove totalled 983 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 73 in Southbourne. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Paulsgrove recorded 1,420 crimes (now 1,849, a change of +30.2%). Southbourne recorded 427 crimes previously (now 207, -51.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Paulsgrove 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. Paulsgrove has a resolution rate of 24.3% and Southbourne has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Paulsgrove and Southbourne?

      Paulsgrove 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 Paulsgrove 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 Paulsgrove or Southbourne on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Paulsgrove 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.