Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural vs Southbourne

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    29/100
    Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      69/100
      Southbourne Sussex Police

      Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural vs Southbourne Results

      A
      29/100
      Below Average
      Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural
      Hampshire Constabulary
      572 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.4% trend
      19.4% 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 Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural
      B Southbourne
      Safety Score
      29/100 Below Average
      69/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      572
      268
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      788
      438
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓27.4%
      ↓38.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.4%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural
      B Southbourne
      Violent Crime
      302 ↓28%
      93 ↓35%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      56 ↓40%
      51 ↓46%
      Other Theft
      38 ↓30%
      24 ↑14%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓10%
      11 ↓69%
      Burglary
      25 ↑14%
      9 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↓20%
      33 ↓31%
      Drugs
      12 ↓25%
      2 ↓75%
      Public Order
      48 ↓14%
      21 ↓38%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      9 ↓47%
      11 ↓59%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑0%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      3 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑50%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓68%
      5 ↓44%
      Overall Verdict
      B Southbourne is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 29/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural safer than Southbourne?

      Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) and recorded 572 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 Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural vs Southbourne?

      Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -27.4% — 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 Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural and Southbourne?

      In Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (302 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 Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural and Southbourne?

      Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural recorded 56 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 Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural vs Southbourne?

      Violent crime in Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural totalled 302 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 Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural and Southbourne in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural recorded 788 crimes (now 572, a change of -27.4%). Southbourne recorded 438 crimes previously (now 268, -38.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural 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. Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural has a resolution rate of 19.4% and Southbourne has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural and Southbourne?

      Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural 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 Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural 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 Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural or Southbourne on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural 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.