Hanover vs Seaford North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    74/100
    Hanover Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      75/100
      Seaford North Sussex Police

      Hanover vs Seaford North Results

      A
      74/100
      Safe
      Hanover
      Sussex Police
      125 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.7% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      75/100
      Safe
      Seaford North
      Sussex Police
      155 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.3% trend
      42.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hanover
      B Seaford North
      Safety Score
      74/100 Safe
      75/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      125
      155
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      108
      162
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑15.7%
      ↓4.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      42.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hanover
      B Seaford North
      Violent Crime
      41 ↑37%
      72 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      32 ↑88%
      30 ↑15%
      Other Theft
      11 ↑120%
      7 ↓42%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓55%
      7 ↑250%
      Burglary
      4 ↑100%
      3 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      6 ↓50%
      7 ↓67%
      Drugs
      12 ↑71%
      4 ↑0%
      Public Order
      8 ↓11%
      19 ↑27%
      Robbery
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓40%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      1
      Other Crime
      1 ↓67%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Seaford North is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 74/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hanover safer than Seaford North?

      Hanover has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 125 crimes in the last 12 months. Seaford North has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 155 crimes. Seaford North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hanover vs Seaford North?

      Hanover shows a year-on-year crime trend of +15.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Seaford North shows -4.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hanover and Seaford North?

      In Hanover, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (41 incidents). In Seaford North, it is Violent Crime (72 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hanover and Seaford North?

      Hanover recorded 32 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Seaford North recorded 30. 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 Hanover vs Seaford North?

      Violent crime in Hanover totalled 41 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 72 in Seaford North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hanover and Seaford North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hanover recorded 108 crimes (now 125, a change of +15.7%). Seaford North recorded 162 crimes previously (now 155, -4.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hanover and Seaford North?

      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. Hanover has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Seaford North has 42.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hanover and Seaford North?

      Hanover falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Seaford North 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 Hanover and Seaford North?

      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 Hanover or Seaford North on a crime map?

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

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