Meeds and Franklands vs Regency Seafront

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Meeds and Franklands Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      69/100
      Regency Seafront Sussex Police

      Meeds and Franklands vs Regency Seafront Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Meeds and Franklands
      Sussex Police
      952 crimes / 12m
      ↑18.3% trend
      31.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      69/100
      Safe
      Regency Seafront
      Sussex Police
      178 crimes / 12m
      ↑30.9% trend
      57.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Meeds and Franklands
      B Regency Seafront
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      69/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      952
      178
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      805
      136
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑18.3%
      ↑30.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.2%
      57.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Meeds and Franklands
      B Regency Seafront
      Violent Crime
      258 ↑27%
      74 ↑48%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      215 ↑42%
      40 ↑60%
      Other Theft
      58 ↑29%
      20 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      31 ↑0%
      2
      Burglary
      34 ↓3%
      4 ↑300%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      102 ↑29%
      0 ↓100%
      Drugs
      17 ↑31%
      8 ↑60%
      Public Order
      88 ↑7%
      11 ↑10%
      Robbery
      11 ↑120%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      103 ↓10%
      2 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓92%
      12 ↓8%
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↓30%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↓27%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      16 ↑60%
      1
      Overall Verdict
      B Regency Seafront is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Meeds and Franklands safer than Regency Seafront?

      Meeds and Franklands has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 952 crimes in the last 12 months. Regency Seafront has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 178 crimes. Regency Seafront scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Meeds and Franklands vs Regency Seafront?

      Meeds and Franklands shows a year-on-year crime trend of +18.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Regency Seafront shows +30.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Meeds and Franklands and Regency Seafront?

      In Meeds and Franklands, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (258 incidents). In Regency Seafront, it is Violent Crime (74 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Meeds and Franklands and Regency Seafront?

      Meeds and Franklands recorded 215 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Regency Seafront recorded 40. 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 Meeds and Franklands vs Regency Seafront?

      Violent crime in Meeds and Franklands totalled 258 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 74 in Regency Seafront. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Meeds and Franklands and Regency Seafront in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Meeds and Franklands recorded 805 crimes (now 952, a change of +18.3%). Regency Seafront recorded 136 crimes previously (now 178, +30.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Meeds and Franklands and Regency Seafront?

      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. Meeds and Franklands has a resolution rate of 31.2% and Regency Seafront has 57.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Meeds and Franklands and Regency Seafront?

      Meeds and Franklands falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Regency Seafront 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 Meeds and Franklands and Regency Seafront?

      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 Meeds and Franklands or Regency Seafront on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Meeds and Franklands and Regency Seafront. 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.