Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick vs Seaford Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    75/100
    Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      56/100
      Seaford Central Sussex Police

      Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick vs Seaford Central Results

      A
      75/100
      Safe
      Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick
      Sussex Police
      122 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.5% trend
      20% resolved
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      VS
      B
      56/100
      Average
      Seaford Central
      Sussex Police
      444 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.6% trend
      35% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick
      B Seaford Central
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      56/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      122
      444
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      119
      502
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.5%
      ↓11.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      35%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick
      B Seaford Central
      Violent Crime
      46 ↓4%
      110 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      21 ↑31%
      69 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      11 ↓8%
      15 ↓66%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓33%
      10 ↓29%
      Burglary
      8 ↓33%
      5 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      11 ↑38%
      31 ↑35%
      Drugs
      3
      13 ↑18%
      Public Order
      9 ↑13%
      46 ↑7%
      Robbery
      1
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      0
      123 ↓22%
      Theft from Person
      1
      5
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      3 ↓57%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓50%
      10 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick safer than Seaford Central?

      Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 122 crimes in the last 12 months. Seaford Central has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) with 444 crimes. Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick vs Seaford Central?

      Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Seaford Central shows -11.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick and Seaford Central?

      In Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (46 incidents). In Seaford Central, it is Shoplifting (123 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick and Seaford Central?

      Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick recorded 21 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Seaford Central recorded 69. 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 Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick vs Seaford Central?

      Violent crime in Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick totalled 46 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 110 in Seaford Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick and Seaford Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick recorded 119 crimes (now 122, a change of +2.5%). Seaford Central recorded 502 crimes previously (now 444, -11.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick and Seaford Central?

      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. Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick has a resolution rate of 20% and Seaford Central has 35%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick and Seaford Central?

      Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Seaford Central 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 Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick and Seaford Central?

      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 Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick or Seaford Central on a crime map?

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

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