Clifton, Montpelier, Powis vs Seaford North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Clifton, Montpelier, Powis Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      75/100
      Seaford North Sussex Police

      Clifton, Montpelier, Powis vs Seaford North Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Clifton, Montpelier, Powis
      Sussex Police
      1,166 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.9% trend
      51.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      75/100
      Safe
      Seaford North
      Sussex Police
      155 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.3% trend
      42.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Clifton, Montpelier, Powis
      B Seaford North
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      75/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,166
      155
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,324
      162
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.9%
      ↓4.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      51.1%
      42.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Clifton, Montpelier, Powis
      B Seaford North
      Violent Crime
      232 ↓5%
      72 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      197 ↓31%
      30 ↑15%
      Other Theft
      52 ↓25%
      7 ↓42%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↓53%
      7 ↑250%
      Burglary
      22 ↓19%
      3 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      90 ↑55%
      7 ↓67%
      Drugs
      39 ↓13%
      4 ↑0%
      Public Order
      88 ↓15%
      19 ↑27%
      Robbery
      15 ↑15%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      372 ↓4%
      2
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓20%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↓35%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓45%
      1
      Other Crime
      20 ↑11%
      3 ↑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 Clifton, Montpelier, Powis safer than Seaford North?

      Clifton, Montpelier, Powis has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,166 crimes in the last 12 months. Seaford North has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 155 crimes. Seaford North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Clifton, Montpelier, Powis vs Seaford North?

      Clifton, Montpelier, Powis shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Seaford North shows -4.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Clifton, Montpelier, Powis and Seaford North?

      In Clifton, Montpelier, Powis, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (372 incidents). In Seaford North, it is Violent Crime (72 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Clifton, Montpelier, Powis and Seaford North?

      Clifton, Montpelier, Powis recorded 197 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Seaford North recorded 30. 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 Clifton, Montpelier, Powis vs Seaford North?

      Violent crime in Clifton, Montpelier, Powis totalled 232 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 72 in Seaford North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Clifton, Montpelier, Powis and Seaford North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Clifton, Montpelier, Powis recorded 1,324 crimes (now 1,166, a change of -11.9%). Seaford North recorded 162 crimes previously (now 155, -4.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Clifton, Montpelier, Powis and Seaford North?

      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. Clifton, Montpelier, Powis has a resolution rate of 51.1% and Seaford North has 42.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Clifton, Montpelier, Powis and Seaford North?

      Clifton, Montpelier, Powis falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Seaford North 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 Clifton, Montpelier, Powis and Seaford North?

      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 Clifton, Montpelier, Powis or Seaford North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Clifton, Montpelier, Powis and Seaford North. 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.