St Thomas vs Southbourne

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    St Thomas Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      69/100
      Southbourne Sussex Police

      St Thomas vs Southbourne Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      St Thomas
      Hampshire Constabulary
      5,092 crimes / 12m
      ↑97.4% trend
      27.3% 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 St Thomas
      B Southbourne
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      69/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      5,092
      268
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,580
      438
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑97.4%
      ↓38.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.3%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A St Thomas
      B Southbourne
      Violent Crime
      1,961 ↑89%
      93 ↓35%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      660 ↑183%
      51 ↓46%
      Other Theft
      310 ↑96%
      24 ↑14%
      Vehicle Crime
      205 ↑166%
      11 ↓69%
      Burglary
      117 ↑31%
      9 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      287 ↑53%
      33 ↓31%
      Drugs
      261 ↑146%
      2 ↓75%
      Public Order
      425 ↑87%
      21 ↓38%
      Robbery
      85 ↑118%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      489 ↑82%
      11 ↓59%
      Theft from Person
      37 ↑48%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      94 ↑42%
      3 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      91 ↑128%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      70 ↑192%
      5 ↓44%
      Overall Verdict
      B Southbourne is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is St Thomas safer than Southbourne?

      St Thomas has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,092 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 St Thomas vs Southbourne?

      St Thomas shows a year-on-year crime trend of +97.4% — meaning total crimes rose 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 St Thomas and Southbourne?

      In St Thomas, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,961 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 St Thomas and Southbourne?

      St Thomas recorded 660 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 St Thomas vs Southbourne?

      Violent crime in St Thomas totalled 1,961 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 St Thomas and Southbourne in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, St Thomas recorded 2,580 crimes (now 5,092, a change of +97.4%). Southbourne recorded 438 crimes previously (now 268, -38.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in St Thomas 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. St Thomas has a resolution rate of 27.3% and Southbourne has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers St Thomas and Southbourne?

      St Thomas 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 St Thomas 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 St Thomas or Southbourne on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both St Thomas 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.