Denton vs Seaford West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Denton Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      70/100
      Seaford West Sussex Police

      Denton vs Seaford West Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Denton
      Sussex Police
      1,057 crimes / 12m
      ↑121.1% trend
      26.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      70/100
      Safe
      Seaford West
      Sussex Police
      152 crimes / 12m
      ↑24.6% trend
      44.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Denton
      B Seaford West
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      70/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,057
      152
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      478
      122
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑121.1%
      ↑24.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.7%
      44.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Denton
      B Seaford West
      Violent Crime
      321 ↑92%
      63 ↑40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      252 ↑255%
      37 ↑54%
      Other Theft
      49 ↑63%
      10 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↑33%
      5 ↓38%
      Burglary
      14 ↑75%
      5 ↑150%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      79 ↑163%
      10 ↓23%
      Drugs
      28 ↑100%
      3 ↑50%
      Public Order
      80 ↑105%
      9 ↓10%
      Robbery
      10 ↑900%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      149 ↑91%
      2
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑100%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑400%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑29%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      28 ↑155%
      5 ↑67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Seaford West is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Denton safer than Seaford West?

      Denton has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,057 crimes in the last 12 months. Seaford West has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) with 152 crimes. Seaford West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Denton vs Seaford West?

      Denton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +121.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Seaford West shows +24.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Denton and Seaford West?

      In Denton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (321 incidents). In Seaford West, it is Violent Crime (63 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Denton and Seaford West?

      Denton recorded 252 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Seaford West recorded 37. 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 Denton vs Seaford West?

      Violent crime in Denton totalled 321 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 63 in Seaford West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Denton and Seaford West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Denton recorded 478 crimes (now 1,057, a change of +121.1%). Seaford West recorded 122 crimes previously (now 152, +24.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Denton and Seaford West?

      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. Denton has a resolution rate of 26.7% and Seaford West has 44.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Denton and Seaford West?

      Denton falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Seaford West 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 Denton and Seaford West?

      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 Denton or Seaford West on a crime map?

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

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