Adelaide vs St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Adelaide Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      40/100
      St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) Sussex Police

      Adelaide vs St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Adelaide
      Sussex Police
      988 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.3% trend
      32.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      40/100
      Below Average
      St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)
      Sussex Police
      649 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.6% trend
      51.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Adelaide
      B St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      40/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      988
      649
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,077
      609
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.3%
      ↑6.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.3%
      51.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Adelaide
      B St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)
      Violent Crime
      275 ↑2%
      134 ↑15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      203 ↓17%
      93 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      70 ↓17%
      24 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      40 ↓9%
      10 ↑67%
      Burglary
      40 ↓2%
      14 ↑17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      83 ↑36%
      36 ↓12%
      Drugs
      44 ↓8%
      5 ↓17%
      Public Order
      74 ↓27%
      39 ↓15%
      Robbery
      4 ↓20%
      6 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      101 ↑6%
      270 ↑10%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓72%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      28 ↑8%
      7 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↓38%
      4 ↓20%
      Other Crime
      11 ↓52%
      6 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) is the safer choice — scoring 40/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Adelaide safer than St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)?

      Adelaide has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 988 crimes in the last 12 months. St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) with 649 crimes. St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Adelaide vs St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)?

      Adelaide shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) shows +6.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Adelaide and St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)?

      In Adelaide, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (275 incidents). In St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre), it is Shoplifting (270 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Adelaide and St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)?

      Adelaide recorded 203 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) recorded 93. 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 Adelaide vs St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)?

      Violent crime in Adelaide totalled 275 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 134 in St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Adelaide and St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Adelaide recorded 1,077 crimes (now 988, a change of -8.3%). St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) recorded 609 crimes previously (now 649, +6.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Adelaide and St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)?

      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. Adelaide has a resolution rate of 32.3% and St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) has 51.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Adelaide and St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)?

      Adelaide falls within the Sussex Police boundary. St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) 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 Adelaide and St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)?

      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 Adelaide or St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Adelaide and St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre). You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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