Central Bexhill vs Sovereign Harbour

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Central Bexhill Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      Sovereign Harbour Sussex Police

      Central Bexhill vs Sovereign Harbour Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Central Bexhill
      Sussex Police
      970 crimes / 12m
      ↓13% trend
      39.2% 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 Central Bexhill
      B Sovereign Harbour
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      970
      312
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,115
      332
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13%
      ↓6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39.2%
      62.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Central Bexhill
      B Sovereign Harbour
      Violent Crime
      298 ↓3%
      68 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      177 ↑8%
      74 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      49 ↑40%
      30 ↑36%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↓33%
      11 ↓39%
      Burglary
      9 ↓31%
      5 ↓62%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      60 ↓42%
      27 ↑23%
      Drugs
      6 ↓50%
      12 ↑500%
      Public Order
      73 ↓34%
      16 ↓6%
      Robbery
      12 ↑50%
      4
      Shoplifting
      226 ↓22%
      53 ↓18%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓29%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      6
      1 ↓89%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓54%
      6 ↑20%
      Other Crime
      16 ↑14%
      5 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sovereign Harbour is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 12/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Central Bexhill safer than Sovereign Harbour?

      Central Bexhill has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 970 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 Central Bexhill vs Sovereign Harbour?

      Central Bexhill shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13% — 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 Central Bexhill and Sovereign Harbour?

      In Central Bexhill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (298 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 Central Bexhill and Sovereign Harbour?

      Central Bexhill recorded 177 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 Central Bexhill vs Sovereign Harbour?

      Violent crime in Central Bexhill totalled 298 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 Central Bexhill and Sovereign Harbour in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Central Bexhill recorded 1,115 crimes (now 970, a change of -13%). Sovereign Harbour recorded 332 crimes previously (now 312, -6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Central Bexhill 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. Central Bexhill has a resolution rate of 39.2% and Sovereign Harbour has 62.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Central Bexhill and Sovereign Harbour?

      Central Bexhill 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 Central Bexhill 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 Central Bexhill or Sovereign Harbour on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Central Bexhill 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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