Broadwater vs Southwick Green

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    42/100
    Broadwater Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      61/100
      Southwick Green Sussex Police

      Broadwater vs Southwick Green Results

      A
      42/100
      Below Average
      Broadwater
      Sussex Police
      545 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.7% trend
      36.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      61/100
      Average
      Southwick Green
      Sussex Police
      317 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.9% trend
      22.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Broadwater
      B Southwick Green
      Safety Score
      42/100 Below Average
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      545
      317
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      696
      344
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓21.7%
      ↓7.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.1%
      22.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Broadwater
      B Southwick Green
      Violent Crime
      204 ↓15%
      87 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      66 ↓15%
      45 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      36 ↓5%
      21 ↑31%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↓44%
      21 ↑17%
      Burglary
      9 ↓47%
      14 ↑27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      35 ↓47%
      29 ↑21%
      Drugs
      20 ↑122%
      8 ↑0%
      Public Order
      53 ↓15%
      30 ↑58%
      Robbery
      5 ↑400%
      6
      Shoplifting
      66 ↓39%
      45 ↓46%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑33%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑29%
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      14 ↓33%
      4 ↓50%
      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 Southwick Green?

      Broadwater has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) and recorded 545 crimes in the last 12 months. Southwick Green has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 317 crimes. Southwick Green scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Broadwater vs Southwick Green?

      Broadwater shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Southwick Green shows -7.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Broadwater and Southwick Green?

      In Broadwater, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (204 incidents). In Southwick Green, it is Violent Crime (87 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Broadwater and Southwick Green?

      Broadwater recorded 66 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southwick Green recorded 45. 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 Southwick Green?

      Violent crime in Broadwater totalled 204 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 87 in Southwick Green. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Broadwater and Southwick Green 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%). Southwick Green recorded 344 crimes previously (now 317, -7.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Broadwater and Southwick Green?

      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 Southwick Green has 22.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Broadwater and Southwick Green?

      Broadwater falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Southwick Green 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 Southwick Green?

      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 Southwick Green on a crime map?

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

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