Beach (Littlehampton) vs South Portslade

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Beach (Littlehampton) Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      South Portslade Sussex Police

      Beach (Littlehampton) vs South Portslade Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Beach (Littlehampton)
      Sussex Police
      297 crimes / 12m
      ↓1% trend
      38.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      South Portslade
      Sussex Police
      927 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.1% trend
      33% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Beach (Littlehampton)
      B South Portslade
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      297
      927
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      300
      1,031
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1%
      ↓10.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.1%
      33%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Beach (Littlehampton)
      B South Portslade
      Violent Crime
      109 ↓13%
      298 ↓15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      65 ↑16%
      144 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      16 ↑33%
      51 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↑4%
      41 ↑21%
      Burglary
      10 ↑25%
      30 ↑11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      25 ↑4%
      83 ↓3%
      Drugs
      3 ↓57%
      19 ↓41%
      Public Order
      17 ↓23%
      94 ↓8%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      11 ↑83%
      Shoplifting
      11 ↑175%
      117 ↑39%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      4 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓33%
      8 ↑167%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      13 ↑8%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓50%
      14 ↓7%
      Overall Verdict
      A Beach (Littlehampton) is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Beach (Littlehampton) safer than South Portslade?

      Beach (Littlehampton) has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 297 crimes in the last 12 months. South Portslade has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 927 crimes. Beach (Littlehampton) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Beach (Littlehampton) vs South Portslade?

      Beach (Littlehampton) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. South Portslade shows -10.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Beach (Littlehampton) and South Portslade?

      In Beach (Littlehampton), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (109 incidents). In South Portslade, it is Violent Crime (298 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Beach (Littlehampton) and South Portslade?

      Beach (Littlehampton) recorded 65 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Portslade recorded 144. 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 South Portslade?

      Violent crime in Beach (Littlehampton) totalled 109 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 298 in South Portslade. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Beach (Littlehampton) and South Portslade 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%). South Portslade recorded 1,031 crimes previously (now 927, -10.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Beach (Littlehampton) and South Portslade?

      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 South Portslade has 33%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Beach (Littlehampton) and South Portslade?

      Beach (Littlehampton) falls within the Sussex Police boundary. South Portslade 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 South Portslade?

      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 South Portslade on a crime map?

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

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