Motcombe vs Seaford East

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    58/100
    Motcombe Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Seaford East Sussex Police

      Motcombe vs Seaford East Results

      A
      58/100
      Average
      Motcombe
      Sussex Police
      269 crimes / 12m
      ↑18.5% trend
      17.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      72/100
      Safe
      Seaford East
      Sussex Police
      190 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.9% trend
      35.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Motcombe
      B Seaford East
      Safety Score
      58/100 Average
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      269
      190
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      227
      226
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑18.5%
      ↓15.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.4%
      35.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Motcombe
      B Seaford East
      Violent Crime
      93 ↑1%
      90 ↓17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      58 ↑100%
      35 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      21 ↑50%
      13 ↑63%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↓54%
      3 ↓40%
      Burglary
      11 ↑0%
      6 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      37 ↑42%
      16 ↓20%
      Drugs
      7 ↑250%
      3 ↑50%
      Public Order
      17 ↑6%
      14 ↓46%
      Robbery
      1
      0
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑300%
      5 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑0%
      3 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Seaford East is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 58/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Motcombe safer than Seaford East?

      Motcombe has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) and recorded 269 crimes in the last 12 months. Seaford East has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 190 crimes. Seaford East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Motcombe vs Seaford East?

      Motcombe shows a year-on-year crime trend of +18.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Seaford East shows -15.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Motcombe and Seaford East?

      In Motcombe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (93 incidents). In Seaford East, it is Violent Crime (90 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Motcombe and Seaford East?

      Motcombe recorded 58 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Seaford East recorded 35. 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 Motcombe vs Seaford East?

      Violent crime in Motcombe totalled 93 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 90 in Seaford East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Motcombe and Seaford East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Motcombe recorded 227 crimes (now 269, a change of +18.5%). Seaford East recorded 226 crimes previously (now 190, -15.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Motcombe and Seaford East?

      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. Motcombe has a resolution rate of 17.4% and Seaford East has 35.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Motcombe and Seaford East?

      Motcombe falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Seaford East 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 Motcombe and Seaford East?

      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 Motcombe or Seaford East on a crime map?

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

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