Central Hove vs Seaford Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Central Hove Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      56/100
      Seaford Central Sussex Police

      Central Hove vs Seaford Central Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Central Hove
      Sussex Police
      1,233 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.2% trend
      49.2% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      56/100
      Average
      Seaford Central
      Sussex Police
      444 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.6% trend
      35% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Central Hove
      B Seaford Central
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      56/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,233
      444
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,236
      502
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.2%
      ↓11.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      49.2%
      35%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Central Hove
      B Seaford Central
      Violent Crime
      243 ↓10%
      110 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      208 ↑29%
      69 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      95 ↑27%
      15 ↓66%
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↓29%
      10 ↓29%
      Burglary
      32 ↓11%
      5 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      79 ↑4%
      31 ↑35%
      Drugs
      41 ↑64%
      13 ↑18%
      Public Order
      85 ↓37%
      46 ↑7%
      Robbery
      21 ↑163%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      304 ↓5%
      123 ↓22%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↑14%
      5
      Bicycle Theft
      27 ↓25%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑70%
      3 ↓57%
      Other Crime
      36 ↑50%
      10 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      B Seaford Central is the safer choice — scoring 56/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Central Hove safer than Seaford Central?

      Central Hove has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,233 crimes in the last 12 months. Seaford Central has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) with 444 crimes. Seaford Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Central Hove vs Seaford Central?

      Central Hove shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Seaford Central shows -11.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Central Hove and Seaford Central?

      In Central Hove, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (304 incidents). In Seaford Central, it is Shoplifting (123 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Central Hove and Seaford Central?

      Central Hove recorded 208 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Seaford Central recorded 69. 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 Hove vs Seaford Central?

      Violent crime in Central Hove totalled 243 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 110 in Seaford Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Central Hove and Seaford Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Central Hove recorded 1,236 crimes (now 1,233, a change of -0.2%). Seaford Central recorded 502 crimes previously (now 444, -11.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Central Hove and Seaford Central?

      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 Hove has a resolution rate of 49.2% and Seaford Central has 35%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Central Hove and Seaford Central?

      Central Hove falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Seaford Central 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 Hove and Seaford Central?

      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 Hove or Seaford Central on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.