Hollingdean vs Southbourne

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Hollingdean Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      50/100
      Southbourne Sussex Police

      Hollingdean vs Southbourne Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Hollingdean
      Sussex Police
      1,215 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.6% trend
      23.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      50/100
      Average
      Southbourne
      Sussex Police
      420 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.3% trend
      26.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hollingdean
      B Southbourne
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      50/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,215
      420
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,109
      458
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.6%
      ↓8.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.2%
      26.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hollingdean
      B Southbourne
      Violent Crime
      399 ↑4%
      150 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      226 ↑7%
      84 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      87 ↑21%
      34 ↑48%
      Vehicle Crime
      32 ↓33%
      13 ↓70%
      Burglary
      31 ↑19%
      10 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      129 ↑15%
      54 ↑29%
      Drugs
      37 ↑106%
      5 ↓17%
      Public Order
      97 ↑7%
      33 ↓8%
      Robbery
      6 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      113 ↑33%
      21 ↓25%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓14%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↑8%
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↓7%
      6 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      25 ↑9%
      6 ↓54%
      Overall Verdict
      B Southbourne is the safer choice — scoring 50/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hollingdean safer than Southbourne?

      Hollingdean has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,215 crimes in the last 12 months. Southbourne has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) with 420 crimes. Southbourne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hollingdean vs Southbourne?

      Hollingdean shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Southbourne shows -8.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hollingdean and Southbourne?

      In Hollingdean, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (399 incidents). In Southbourne, it is Violent Crime (150 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hollingdean and Southbourne?

      Hollingdean recorded 226 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southbourne recorded 84. 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 Hollingdean vs Southbourne?

      Violent crime in Hollingdean totalled 399 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 150 in Southbourne. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hollingdean and Southbourne in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hollingdean recorded 1,109 crimes (now 1,215, a change of +9.6%). Southbourne recorded 458 crimes previously (now 420, -8.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hollingdean and Southbourne?

      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. Hollingdean has a resolution rate of 23.2% and Southbourne has 26.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hollingdean and Southbourne?

      Hollingdean falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Southbourne 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 Hollingdean and Southbourne?

      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 Hollingdean or Southbourne on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hollingdean and Southbourne. 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.