Piddinghoe vs Seaford West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    68/100
    Piddinghoe Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      70/100
      Seaford West Sussex Police

      Piddinghoe vs Seaford West Results

      A
      68/100
      Safe
      Piddinghoe
      Sussex Police
      177 crimes / 12m
      ↑26.4% trend
      56.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      70/100
      Safe
      Seaford West
      Sussex Police
      152 crimes / 12m
      ↑24.6% trend
      44.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Piddinghoe
      B Seaford West
      Safety Score
      68/100 Safe
      70/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      177
      152
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      140
      122
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑26.4%
      ↑24.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      56.7%
      44.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Piddinghoe
      B Seaford West
      Violent Crime
      75 ↑83%
      63 ↑40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      24 ↑26%
      37 ↑54%
      Other Theft
      8 ↓27%
      10 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓29%
      5 ↓38%
      Burglary
      2 ↓50%
      5 ↑150%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↑33%
      10 ↓23%
      Drugs
      2 ↑100%
      3 ↑50%
      Public Order
      8 ↓11%
      9 ↓10%
      Robbery
      3
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      23 ↓26%
      2
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑125%
      5 ↑67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Seaford West is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 68/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Piddinghoe safer than Seaford West?

      Piddinghoe has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) and recorded 177 crimes in the last 12 months. Seaford West has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) with 152 crimes. Seaford West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Piddinghoe vs Seaford West?

      Piddinghoe shows a year-on-year crime trend of +26.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Seaford West shows +24.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Piddinghoe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (75 incidents). In Seaford West, it is Violent Crime (63 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Piddinghoe recorded 24 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Seaford West recorded 37. 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 West?

      Violent crime in Piddinghoe totalled 75 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 63 in Seaford West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Piddinghoe and Seaford West 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 West recorded 122 crimes previously (now 152, +24.6%).

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

      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 West has 44.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Piddinghoe and Seaford West?

      Piddinghoe falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Seaford West 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 West?

      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 West on a crime map?

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