Broadfield vs Seaford East

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Broadfield Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Seaford East Sussex Police

      Broadfield vs Seaford East Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Broadfield
      Sussex Police
      1,371 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.9% trend
      26.5% 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 Broadfield
      B Seaford East
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,371
      190
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,383
      226
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.9%
      ↓15.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.5%
      35.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Broadfield
      B Seaford East
      Violent Crime
      527 ↑5%
      90 ↓17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      217 ↓14%
      35 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      88 ↓1%
      13 ↑63%
      Vehicle Crime
      51 ↓38%
      3 ↓40%
      Burglary
      17 ↓45%
      6 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      98 ↓24%
      16 ↓20%
      Drugs
      156 ↑346%
      3 ↑50%
      Public Order
      106 ↓28%
      14 ↓46%
      Robbery
      10 ↑25%
      0
      Shoplifting
      41 ↓16%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑67%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      22 ↓12%
      5 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      28 ↑4%
      3 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Seaford East is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Broadfield safer than Seaford East?

      Broadfield has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,371 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 Broadfield vs Seaford East?

      Broadfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.9% — 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 Broadfield and Seaford East?

      In Broadfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (527 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 Broadfield and Seaford East?

      Broadfield recorded 217 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 Broadfield vs Seaford East?

      Violent crime in Broadfield totalled 527 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 Broadfield and Seaford East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Broadfield recorded 1,383 crimes (now 1,371, a change of -0.9%). Seaford East recorded 226 crimes previously (now 190, -15.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Broadfield 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. Broadfield has a resolution rate of 26.5% and Seaford East has 35.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Broadfield and Seaford East?

      Broadfield 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 Broadfield 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 Broadfield or Seaford East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Broadfield 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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