Gatwick vs Seaford South

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Gatwick Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      71/100
      Seaford South Sussex Police

      Gatwick vs Seaford South Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Gatwick
      Sussex Police
      1,962 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.3% trend
      37.4% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      71/100
      Safe
      Seaford South
      Sussex Police
      219 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.3% trend
      37.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gatwick
      B Seaford South
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      71/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,962
      219
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,289
      247
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓14.3%
      ↓11.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.4%
      37.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gatwick
      B Seaford South
      Violent Crime
      315 ↑2%
      83 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      187 ↓27%
      55 ↑17%
      Other Theft
      376 ↓12%
      16 ↑7%
      Vehicle Crime
      75 ↓29%
      6 ↓14%
      Burglary
      5 ↓44%
      4 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      49 ↑0%
      13 ↓55%
      Drugs
      43 ↓26%
      3 ↓63%
      Public Order
      127 ↑12%
      22 ↓12%
      Robbery
      4 ↓33%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      245 ↓19%
      2 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      60 ↓17%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓63%
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      437 ↓14%
      2 ↓60%
      Other Crime
      36 ↓45%
      9 ↑125%
      Overall Verdict
      B Seaford South is the safer choice — scoring 71/100 vs 12/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gatwick safer than Seaford South?

      Gatwick has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,962 crimes in the last 12 months. Seaford South has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) with 219 crimes. Seaford South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gatwick vs Seaford South?

      Gatwick shows a year-on-year crime trend of -14.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Seaford South shows -11.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gatwick and Seaford South?

      In Gatwick, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Possession of Weapons (437 incidents). In Seaford South, it is Violent Crime (83 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gatwick and Seaford South?

      Gatwick recorded 187 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Seaford South recorded 55. 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 Gatwick vs Seaford South?

      Violent crime in Gatwick totalled 315 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 83 in Seaford South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gatwick and Seaford South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gatwick recorded 2,289 crimes (now 1,962, a change of -14.3%). Seaford South recorded 247 crimes previously (now 219, -11.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gatwick and Seaford South?

      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. Gatwick has a resolution rate of 37.4% and Seaford South has 37.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gatwick and Seaford South?

      Gatwick falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Seaford South 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 Gatwick and Seaford South?

      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 Gatwick or Seaford South on a crime map?

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

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