Peacehaven West and North vs Southbourne

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Peacehaven West and North Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      50/100
      Southbourne Sussex Police

      Peacehaven West and North vs Southbourne Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Peacehaven West and North
      Sussex Police
      795 crimes / 12m
      ↑22.9% trend
      26% resolved
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      VS
      B
      50/100
      Average
      Southbourne
      Sussex Police
      420 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.3% trend
      26.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Peacehaven West and North
      B Southbourne
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      50/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      795
      420
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      647
      458
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑22.9%
      ↓8.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26%
      26.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Peacehaven West and North
      B Southbourne
      Violent Crime
      271 ↑0%
      150 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      154 ↑41%
      84 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      35 ↑25%
      34 ↑48%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↑53%
      13 ↓70%
      Burglary
      13 ↓13%
      10 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      73 ↑1%
      54 ↑29%
      Drugs
      13 ↑86%
      5 ↓17%
      Public Order
      70 ↓1%
      33 ↓8%
      Robbery
      5 ↑400%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      112 ↑239%
      21 ↓25%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑0%
      6 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      14 ↑8%
      6 ↓54%
      Overall Verdict
      B Southbourne is the safer choice — scoring 50/100 vs 12/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Peacehaven West and North safer than Southbourne?

      Peacehaven West and North has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 795 crimes in the last 12 months. Southbourne has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) with 420 crimes. Southbourne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Peacehaven West and North vs Southbourne?

      Peacehaven West and North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +22.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Southbourne shows -8.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Peacehaven West and North and Southbourne?

      In Peacehaven West and North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (271 incidents). In Southbourne, it is Violent Crime (150 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Peacehaven West and North and Southbourne?

      Peacehaven West and North recorded 154 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southbourne recorded 84. 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 Peacehaven West and North vs Southbourne?

      Violent crime in Peacehaven West and North totalled 271 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 150 in Southbourne. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Peacehaven West and North and Southbourne in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Peacehaven West and North recorded 647 crimes (now 795, a change of +22.9%). Southbourne recorded 458 crimes previously (now 420, -8.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Peacehaven West and North and Southbourne?

      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. Peacehaven West and North has a resolution rate of 26% and Southbourne has 26.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Peacehaven West and North and Southbourne?

      Peacehaven West and North falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Southbourne 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 Peacehaven West and North and Southbourne?

      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 Peacehaven West and North or Southbourne on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Peacehaven West and North and Southbourne. 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.