Newhaven Meeching vs Regency Seafront

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    37/100
    Newhaven Meeching Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      69/100
      Regency Seafront Sussex Police

      Newhaven Meeching vs Regency Seafront Results

      A
      37/100
      Below Average
      Newhaven Meeching
      Sussex Police
      600 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.9% trend
      38% 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 Newhaven Meeching
      B Regency Seafront
      Safety Score
      37/100 Below Average
      69/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      600
      178
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      749
      136
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓19.9%
      ↑30.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38%
      57.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Newhaven Meeching
      B Regency Seafront
      Violent Crime
      231 ↑4%
      74 ↑48%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      119 ↑61%
      40 ↑60%
      Other Theft
      28 ↑4%
      20 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↓30%
      2
      Burglary
      11 ↓15%
      4 ↑300%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      44 ↓40%
      0 ↓100%
      Drugs
      21 ↑200%
      8 ↑60%
      Public Order
      59 ↑18%
      11 ↑10%
      Robbery
      2 ↓33%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      32 ↓86%
      2 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑100%
      12 ↓8%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑0%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑14%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      22 ↑22%
      1
      Overall Verdict
      B Regency Seafront is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 37/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Newhaven Meeching safer than Regency Seafront?

      Newhaven Meeching has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) and recorded 600 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 Newhaven Meeching vs Regency Seafront?

      Newhaven Meeching shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19.9% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Newhaven Meeching and Regency Seafront?

      In Newhaven Meeching, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (231 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 Newhaven Meeching and Regency Seafront?

      Newhaven Meeching recorded 119 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 Newhaven Meeching vs Regency Seafront?

      Violent crime in Newhaven Meeching totalled 231 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 Newhaven Meeching and Regency Seafront in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Newhaven Meeching recorded 749 crimes (now 600, a change of -19.9%). Regency Seafront recorded 136 crimes previously (now 178, +30.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newhaven Meeching 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. Newhaven Meeching has a resolution rate of 38% and Regency Seafront has 57.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Newhaven Meeching and Regency Seafront?

      Newhaven Meeching 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 Newhaven Meeching 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 Newhaven Meeching or Regency Seafront on a crime map?

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

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