Beach (Littlehampton) vs Seaford East

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Beach (Littlehampton) Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Seaford East Sussex Police

      Beach (Littlehampton) vs Seaford East Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Beach (Littlehampton)
      Sussex Police
      297 crimes / 12m
      ↓1% trend
      38.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      72/100
      Safe
      Seaford East
      Sussex Police
      190 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.9% trend
      35.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Beach (Littlehampton)
      B Seaford East
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      297
      190
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      300
      226
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1%
      ↓15.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.1%
      35.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Beach (Littlehampton)
      B Seaford East
      Violent Crime
      109 ↓13%
      90 ↓17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      65 ↑16%
      35 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      16 ↑33%
      13 ↑63%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↑4%
      3 ↓40%
      Burglary
      10 ↑25%
      6 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      25 ↑4%
      16 ↓20%
      Drugs
      3 ↓57%
      3 ↑50%
      Public Order
      17 ↓23%
      14 ↓46%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Shoplifting
      11 ↑175%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓33%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      5 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓50%
      3 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Seaford East is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 61/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Beach (Littlehampton) safer than Seaford East?

      Beach (Littlehampton) has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 297 crimes in the last 12 months. Seaford East has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 190 crimes. Seaford East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Beach (Littlehampton) vs Seaford East?

      Beach (Littlehampton) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Seaford East shows -15.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Beach (Littlehampton) and Seaford East?

      In Beach (Littlehampton), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (109 incidents). In Seaford East, it is Violent Crime (90 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Beach (Littlehampton) and Seaford East?

      Beach (Littlehampton) recorded 65 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Seaford East recorded 35. 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 Beach (Littlehampton) vs Seaford East?

      Violent crime in Beach (Littlehampton) totalled 109 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 90 in Seaford East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Beach (Littlehampton) and Seaford East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Beach (Littlehampton) recorded 300 crimes (now 297, a change of -1%). Seaford East recorded 226 crimes previously (now 190, -15.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Beach (Littlehampton) and Seaford East?

      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. Beach (Littlehampton) has a resolution rate of 38.1% and Seaford East has 35.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Beach (Littlehampton) and Seaford East?

      Beach (Littlehampton) falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Seaford East 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 Beach (Littlehampton) and Seaford East?

      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 Beach (Littlehampton) or Seaford East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Beach (Littlehampton) and Seaford East. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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