Elm Grove vs Southlands

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    34/100
    Elm Grove Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      61/100
      Southlands Sussex Police

      Elm Grove vs Southlands Results

      A
      34/100
      Below Average
      Elm Grove
      Sussex Police
      563 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.2% trend
      31.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      61/100
      Average
      Southlands
      Sussex Police
      311 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.1% trend
      29.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Elm Grove
      B Southlands
      Safety Score
      34/100 Below Average
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      563
      311
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      562
      321
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.2%
      ↓3.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.6%
      29.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Elm Grove
      B Southlands
      Violent Crime
      205 ↑0%
      100 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      105 ↑35%
      57 ↑24%
      Other Theft
      37 ↑12%
      16 ↑14%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↓44%
      17 ↑89%
      Burglary
      22 ↓8%
      6 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      40 ↓25%
      30 ↑58%
      Drugs
      39 ↑39%
      4 ↓33%
      Public Order
      38 ↓32%
      22 ↑10%
      Robbery
      7 ↑40%
      4 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      15 ↑0%
      47 ↓47%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑33%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↑80%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑183%
      1 ↓75%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓82%
      7 ↓30%
      Overall Verdict
      B Southlands is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 34/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Elm Grove safer than Southlands?

      Elm Grove has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) and recorded 563 crimes in the last 12 months. Southlands has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 311 crimes. Southlands scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Elm Grove vs Southlands?

      Elm Grove shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Southlands shows -3.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Elm Grove and Southlands?

      In Elm Grove, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (205 incidents). In Southlands, it is Violent Crime (100 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Elm Grove and Southlands?

      Elm Grove recorded 105 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southlands recorded 57. 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 Elm Grove vs Southlands?

      Violent crime in Elm Grove totalled 205 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 100 in Southlands. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Elm Grove and Southlands in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Elm Grove recorded 562 crimes (now 563, a change of +0.2%). Southlands recorded 321 crimes previously (now 311, -3.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Elm Grove and Southlands?

      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. Elm Grove has a resolution rate of 31.6% and Southlands has 29.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Elm Grove and Southlands?

      Elm Grove falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Southlands 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 Elm Grove and Southlands?

      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 Elm Grove or Southlands on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Elm Grove and Southlands. 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.