Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common vs Southwick Green

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    20/100
    Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      61/100
      Southwick Green Sussex Police

      Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common vs Southwick Green Results

      A
      20/100
      High Crime
      Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common
      Sussex Police
      666 crimes / 12m
      ↑22.4% trend
      47.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      61/100
      Average
      Southwick Green
      Sussex Police
      317 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.9% trend
      22.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common
      B Southwick Green
      Safety Score
      20/100 High Crime
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      666
      317
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      544
      344
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑22.4%
      ↓7.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      47.5%
      22.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common
      B Southwick Green
      Violent Crime
      268 ↑6%
      87 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      116 ↑107%
      45 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      20 ↓47%
      21 ↑31%
      Vehicle Crime
      36 ↑300%
      21 ↑17%
      Burglary
      54 ↑38%
      14 ↑27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      57 ↑8%
      29 ↑21%
      Drugs
      8 ↓20%
      8 ↑0%
      Public Order
      28 ↓35%
      30 ↑58%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      6
      Shoplifting
      61 ↑205%
      45 ↓46%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓73%
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑38%
      4 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Southwick Green is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 20/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common safer than Southwick Green?

      Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) and recorded 666 crimes in the last 12 months. Southwick Green has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 317 crimes. Southwick Green scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common vs Southwick Green?

      Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common shows a year-on-year crime trend of +22.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Southwick Green shows -7.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common and Southwick Green?

      In Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (268 incidents). In Southwick Green, it is Violent Crime (87 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common and Southwick Green?

      Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common recorded 116 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southwick Green recorded 45. 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 Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common vs Southwick Green?

      Violent crime in Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common totalled 268 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 87 in Southwick Green. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common and Southwick Green in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common recorded 544 crimes (now 666, a change of +22.4%). Southwick Green recorded 344 crimes previously (now 317, -7.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common and Southwick Green?

      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. Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common has a resolution rate of 47.5% and Southwick Green has 22.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common and Southwick Green?

      Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Southwick Green 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 Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common and Southwick Green?

      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 Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common or Southwick Green on a crime map?

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

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