Beach (Littlehampton) vs Sovereign Harbour

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Beach (Littlehampton) Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      Sovereign Harbour Sussex Police

      Beach (Littlehampton) vs Sovereign Harbour Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Beach (Littlehampton)
      Sussex Police
      297 crimes / 12m
      ↓1% trend
      38.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      68/100
      Safe
      Sovereign Harbour
      Sussex Police
      312 crimes / 12m
      ↓6% trend
      62.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Beach (Littlehampton)
      B Sovereign Harbour
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      297
      312
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      300
      332
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1%
      ↓6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.1%
      62.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Beach (Littlehampton)
      B Sovereign Harbour
      Violent Crime
      109 ↓13%
      68 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      65 ↑16%
      74 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      16 ↑33%
      30 ↑36%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↑4%
      11 ↓39%
      Burglary
      10 ↑25%
      5 ↓62%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      25 ↑4%
      27 ↑23%
      Drugs
      3 ↓57%
      12 ↑500%
      Public Order
      17 ↓23%
      16 ↓6%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      4
      Shoplifting
      11 ↑175%
      53 ↓18%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓33%
      1 ↓89%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      6 ↑20%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓50%
      5 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sovereign Harbour is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 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 Sovereign Harbour?

      Beach (Littlehampton) has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 297 crimes in the last 12 months. Sovereign Harbour has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 312 crimes. Sovereign Harbour scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Beach (Littlehampton) vs Sovereign Harbour?

      Beach (Littlehampton) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sovereign Harbour shows -6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Beach (Littlehampton) and Sovereign Harbour?

      In Beach (Littlehampton), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (109 incidents). In Sovereign Harbour, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (74 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Beach (Littlehampton) and Sovereign Harbour?

      Beach (Littlehampton) recorded 65 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sovereign Harbour recorded 74. 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 Sovereign Harbour?

      Violent crime in Beach (Littlehampton) totalled 109 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 68 in Sovereign Harbour. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Beach (Littlehampton) and Sovereign Harbour 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%). Sovereign Harbour recorded 332 crimes previously (now 312, -6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Beach (Littlehampton) and Sovereign Harbour?

      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 Sovereign Harbour has 62.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Beach (Littlehampton) and Sovereign Harbour?

      Beach (Littlehampton) falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Sovereign Harbour 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 Sovereign Harbour?

      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 Sovereign Harbour on a crime map?

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

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