Offington vs Southgate

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Offington Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Southgate Sussex Police

      Offington vs Southgate Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Offington
      Sussex Police
      468 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.2% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Southgate
      Sussex Police
      999 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.5% trend
      33.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Offington
      B Southgate
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      468
      999
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      449
      956
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.2%
      ↑4.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      33.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Offington
      B Southgate
      Violent Crime
      111 ↑23%
      407 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      59 ↑20%
      174 ↑19%
      Other Theft
      25 ↓4%
      69 ↑19%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↑21%
      43 ↑23%
      Burglary
      10 ↓41%
      23 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↓47%
      56 ↓2%
      Drugs
      14 ↑0%
      32 ↑7%
      Public Order
      42 ↑5%
      91 ↑0%
      Robbery
      8 ↑300%
      4 ↓73%
      Shoplifting
      139 ↓1%
      48 ↑71%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      1 ↓80%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑0%
      8 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓67%
      23 ↑35%
      Other Crime
      14 ↑75%
      20 ↑5%
      Overall Verdict
      A Offington is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Offington safer than Southgate?

      Offington has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 468 crimes in the last 12 months. Southgate has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 999 crimes. Offington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Offington vs Southgate?

      Offington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Southgate shows +4.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Offington and Southgate?

      In Offington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (139 incidents). In Southgate, it is Violent Crime (407 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Offington and Southgate?

      Offington recorded 59 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southgate recorded 174. 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 Offington vs Southgate?

      Violent crime in Offington totalled 111 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 407 in Southgate. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Offington and Southgate in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Offington recorded 449 crimes (now 468, a change of +4.2%). Southgate recorded 956 crimes previously (now 999, +4.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Offington and Southgate?

      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. Offington has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Southgate has 33.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Offington and Southgate?

      Offington falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Southgate 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 Offington and Southgate?

      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 Offington or Southgate on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Offington and Southgate. 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.