Broadwater vs Silverhill

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    42/100
    Broadwater Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      54/100
      Silverhill Sussex Police

      Broadwater vs Silverhill Results

      A
      42/100
      Below Average
      Broadwater
      Sussex Police
      545 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.7% trend
      36.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      54/100
      Average
      Silverhill
      Sussex Police
      385 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.6% trend
      23.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Broadwater
      B Silverhill
      Safety Score
      42/100 Below Average
      54/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      545
      385
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      696
      473
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓21.7%
      ↓18.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.1%
      23.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Broadwater
      B Silverhill
      Violent Crime
      204 ↓15%
      135 ↓19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      66 ↓15%
      48 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      36 ↓5%
      28 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↓44%
      21 ↓22%
      Burglary
      9 ↓47%
      15 ↓21%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      35 ↓47%
      53 ↑6%
      Drugs
      20 ↑122%
      16 ↓6%
      Public Order
      53 ↓15%
      21 ↓54%
      Robbery
      5 ↑400%
      5 ↑400%
      Shoplifting
      66 ↓39%
      21 ↓5%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑33%
      4 ↑300%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑29%
      3 ↓63%
      Other Crime
      14 ↓33%
      13 ↑30%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Broadwater safer than Silverhill?

      Broadwater has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) and recorded 545 crimes in the last 12 months. Silverhill has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) with 385 crimes. Silverhill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Broadwater vs Silverhill?

      Broadwater shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Silverhill shows -18.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Broadwater and Silverhill?

      In Broadwater, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (204 incidents). In Silverhill, it is Violent Crime (135 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Broadwater and Silverhill?

      Broadwater recorded 66 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Silverhill recorded 48. 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 Broadwater vs Silverhill?

      Violent crime in Broadwater totalled 204 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 135 in Silverhill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Broadwater and Silverhill in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Broadwater recorded 696 crimes (now 545, a change of -21.7%). Silverhill recorded 473 crimes previously (now 385, -18.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Broadwater and Silverhill?

      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. Broadwater has a resolution rate of 36.1% and Silverhill has 23.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Broadwater and Silverhill?

      Broadwater falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Silverhill 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 Broadwater and Silverhill?

      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 Broadwater or Silverhill on a crime map?

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

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