Piddinghoe vs Seaford Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    68/100
    Piddinghoe Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      33/100
      Seaford Central Sussex Police

      Piddinghoe vs Seaford Central Results

      A
      68/100
      Safe
      Piddinghoe
      Sussex Police
      177 crimes / 12m
      ↑26.4% trend
      56.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      33/100
      Below Average
      Seaford Central
      Sussex Police
      591 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.8% trend
      23.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Piddinghoe
      B Seaford Central
      Safety Score
      68/100 Safe
      33/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      177
      591
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      140
      515
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑26.4%
      ↑14.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      56.7%
      23.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Piddinghoe
      B Seaford Central
      Violent Crime
      75 ↑83%
      190 ↑67%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      24 ↑26%
      128 ↑161%
      Other Theft
      8 ↓27%
      25 ↓34%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓29%
      17 ↑55%
      Burglary
      2 ↓50%
      14 ↑133%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↑33%
      39 ↑56%
      Drugs
      2 ↑100%
      17 ↑70%
      Public Order
      8 ↓11%
      50 ↓4%
      Robbery
      3
      4 ↑33%
      Shoplifting
      23 ↓26%
      81 ↓58%
      Theft from Person
      0
      3 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      7 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑125%
      16 ↑167%
      Overall Verdict
      A Piddinghoe is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 33/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Piddinghoe safer than Seaford Central?

      Piddinghoe has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) and recorded 177 crimes in the last 12 months. Seaford Central has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) with 591 crimes. Piddinghoe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Piddinghoe vs Seaford Central?

      Piddinghoe shows a year-on-year crime trend of +26.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Seaford Central shows +14.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Piddinghoe and Seaford Central?

      In Piddinghoe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (75 incidents). In Seaford Central, it is Violent Crime (190 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Piddinghoe and Seaford Central?

      Piddinghoe recorded 24 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Seaford Central recorded 128. 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 Piddinghoe vs Seaford Central?

      Violent crime in Piddinghoe totalled 75 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 190 in Seaford Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Piddinghoe and Seaford Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Piddinghoe recorded 140 crimes (now 177, a change of +26.4%). Seaford Central recorded 515 crimes previously (now 591, +14.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Piddinghoe and Seaford Central?

      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. Piddinghoe has a resolution rate of 56.7% and Seaford Central has 23.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Piddinghoe and Seaford Central?

      Piddinghoe falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Seaford Central 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 Piddinghoe and Seaford Central?

      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 Piddinghoe or Seaford Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Piddinghoe and Seaford Central. 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.