East Dean vs Southwick Green

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    85/100
    East Dean Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      61/100
      Southwick Green Sussex Police

      East Dean vs Southwick Green Results

      A
      85/100
      Very Safe
      East Dean
      Sussex Police
      72 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.3% trend
      33.3% 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 East Dean
      B Southwick Green
      Safety Score
      85/100 Very Safe
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      72
      317
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      83
      344
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.3%
      ↓7.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      22.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Dean
      B Southwick Green
      Violent Crime
      15 ↓35%
      87 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      22 ↓4%
      45 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      3 ↓67%
      21 ↑31%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↑40%
      21 ↑17%
      Burglary
      4 ↑300%
      14 ↑27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      5 ↑67%
      29 ↑21%
      Drugs
      0
      8 ↑0%
      Public Order
      7 ↑0%
      30 ↑58%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      6
      Shoplifting
      0
      45 ↓46%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑200%
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓33%
      4 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      A East Dean is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 61/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Dean safer than Southwick Green?

      East Dean has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 72 crimes in the last 12 months. Southwick Green has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 317 crimes. East Dean scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Dean vs Southwick Green?

      East Dean shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.3% — 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 East Dean and Southwick Green?

      In East Dean, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (22 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 East Dean and Southwick Green?

      East Dean recorded 22 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 East Dean vs Southwick Green?

      Violent crime in East Dean totalled 15 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 East Dean and Southwick Green in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Dean recorded 83 crimes (now 72, a change of -13.3%). Southwick Green recorded 344 crimes previously (now 317, -7.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Dean 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. East Dean has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Southwick Green has 22.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Dean and Southwick Green?

      East Dean 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 East Dean 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 East Dean or Southwick Green on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both East Dean 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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