Piddinghoe vs Seaford West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    81/100
    Piddinghoe Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      76/100
      Seaford West Sussex Police

      Piddinghoe vs Seaford West Results

      A
      81/100
      Safe
      Piddinghoe
      Sussex Police
      113 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.6% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      76/100
      Safe
      Seaford West
      Sussex Police
      123 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.1% trend
      60% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Piddinghoe
      B Seaford West
      Safety Score
      81/100 Safe
      76/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      113
      123
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      146
      105
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓22.6%
      ↑17.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      60%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Piddinghoe
      B Seaford West
      Violent Crime
      44 ↑13%
      49 ↑17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      13 ↓35%
      31 ↑82%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓46%
      10 ↑25%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓20%
      2 ↓75%
      Burglary
      3 ↑50%
      3 ↑50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      13 ↑63%
      13 ↑44%
      Drugs
      1 ↓50%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      3 ↓73%
      4 ↓64%
      Robbery
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      17 ↓62%
      2 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      5 ↑400%
      6 ↑500%
      Overall Verdict
      A Piddinghoe is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 76/100 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 81/100 (Safe) and recorded 113 crimes in the last 12 months. Seaford West has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) with 123 crimes. Piddinghoe 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 -22.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Seaford West shows +17.1% (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 (44 incidents). In Seaford West, it is Violent Crime (49 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 13 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Seaford West recorded 31. 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 44 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 49 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 146 crimes (now 113, a change of -22.6%). Seaford West recorded 105 crimes previously (now 123, +17.1%).

      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 28.6% and Seaford West has 60%. 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.