Regency Seafront vs Withdean

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    69/100
    Regency Seafront Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      22/100
      Withdean Sussex Police

      Regency Seafront vs Withdean Results

      A
      69/100
      Safe
      Regency Seafront
      Sussex Police
      178 crimes / 12m
      ↑30.9% trend
      57.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      22/100
      High Crime
      Withdean
      Sussex Police
      674 crimes / 12m
      ↑18.5% trend
      29.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Regency Seafront
      B Withdean
      Safety Score
      69/100 Safe
      22/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      178
      674
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      136
      569
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑30.9%
      ↑18.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      57.1%
      29.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Regency Seafront
      B Withdean
      Violent Crime
      74 ↑48%
      227 ↑30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      40 ↑60%
      127 ↑53%
      Other Theft
      20 ↓9%
      63 ↑13%
      Vehicle Crime
      2
      24 ↓56%
      Burglary
      4 ↑300%
      36 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      0 ↓100%
      55 ↑6%
      Drugs
      8 ↑60%
      34 ↑100%
      Public Order
      11 ↑10%
      58 ↑26%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      6 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓50%
      1 ↓83%
      Theft from Person
      12 ↓8%
      17 ↑21%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      8 ↓47%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      7 ↓22%
      Other Crime
      1
      11 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Regency Seafront is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 22/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Regency Seafront safer than Withdean?

      Regency Seafront has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) and recorded 178 crimes in the last 12 months. Withdean has a safety score of 22/100 (High Crime) with 674 crimes. Regency Seafront scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Regency Seafront vs Withdean?

      Regency Seafront shows a year-on-year crime trend of +30.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Withdean shows +18.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Regency Seafront and Withdean?

      In Regency Seafront, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (74 incidents). In Withdean, it is Violent Crime (227 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Regency Seafront and Withdean?

      Regency Seafront recorded 40 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Withdean recorded 127. 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 Regency Seafront vs Withdean?

      Violent crime in Regency Seafront totalled 74 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 227 in Withdean. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Regency Seafront and Withdean in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Regency Seafront recorded 136 crimes (now 178, a change of +30.9%). Withdean recorded 569 crimes previously (now 674, +18.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Regency Seafront and Withdean?

      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. Regency Seafront has a resolution rate of 57.1% and Withdean has 29.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Regency Seafront and Withdean?

      Regency Seafront falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Withdean 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 Regency Seafront and Withdean?

      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 Regency Seafront or Withdean on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Regency Seafront and Withdean. 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.