Lower Meads vs Seaford Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    55/100
    Lower Meads Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      56/100
      Seaford Central Sussex Police

      Lower Meads vs Seaford Central Results

      A
      55/100
      Average
      Lower Meads
      Sussex Police
      323 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.9% trend
      26.1% 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 Lower Meads
      B Seaford Central
      Safety Score
      55/100 Average
      56/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      323
      444
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      311
      502
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.9%
      ↓11.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.1%
      35%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lower Meads
      B Seaford Central
      Violent Crime
      133 ↓6%
      110 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      61 ↑7%
      69 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      21 ↑5%
      15 ↓66%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓12%
      10 ↓29%
      Burglary
      9 ↓25%
      5 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↑23%
      31 ↑35%
      Drugs
      14 ↑250%
      13 ↑18%
      Public Order
      25 ↑25%
      46 ↑7%
      Robbery
      1
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      0
      123 ↓22%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓33%
      5
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      3 ↓57%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓33%
      10 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      B Seaford Central is the safer choice — scoring 56/100 vs 55/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lower Meads safer than Seaford Central?

      Lower Meads has a safety score of 55/100 (Average) and recorded 323 crimes in the last 12 months. Seaford Central has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) with 444 crimes. Seaford Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lower Meads vs Seaford Central?

      Lower Meads shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.9% — 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 Lower Meads and Seaford Central?

      In Lower Meads, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (133 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 Lower Meads and Seaford Central?

      Lower Meads recorded 61 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 Lower Meads vs Seaford Central?

      Violent crime in Lower Meads totalled 133 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 Lower Meads and Seaford Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lower Meads recorded 311 crimes (now 323, a change of +3.9%). Seaford Central recorded 502 crimes previously (now 444, -11.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lower Meads 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. Lower Meads has a resolution rate of 26.1% and Seaford Central has 35%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lower Meads and Seaford Central?

      Lower Meads 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 Lower Meads 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 Lower Meads or Seaford Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Lower Meads and Seaford Central. 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.