Ferring vs Sovereign Harbour
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Ferring vs Sovereign Harbour Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ferring safer than Sovereign Harbour?
Ferring has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 272 crimes in the last 12 months. Sovereign Harbour has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 312 crimes. Sovereign Harbour scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Ferring vs Sovereign Harbour?
Ferring shows a year-on-year crime trend of +42.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sovereign Harbour shows -6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Ferring and Sovereign Harbour?
In Ferring, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (69 incidents). In Sovereign Harbour, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (74 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ferring and Sovereign Harbour?
Ferring recorded 39 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sovereign Harbour recorded 74. 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 Ferring vs Sovereign Harbour?
Violent crime in Ferring totalled 69 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 68 in Sovereign Harbour. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Ferring and Sovereign Harbour in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ferring recorded 191 crimes (now 272, a change of +42.4%). Sovereign Harbour recorded 332 crimes previously (now 312, -6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ferring and Sovereign Harbour?
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. Ferring has a resolution rate of 56.3% and Sovereign Harbour has 62.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Ferring and Sovereign Harbour?
Ferring falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Sovereign Harbour 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 Ferring and Sovereign Harbour?
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 Ferring or Sovereign Harbour on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ferring and Sovereign Harbour. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.