Ringmer vs Southlands

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    59/100
    Ringmer Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      61/100
      Southlands Sussex Police

      Ringmer vs Southlands Results

      A
      59/100
      Average
      Ringmer
      Sussex Police
      275 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.2% trend
      23.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      61/100
      Average
      Southlands
      Sussex Police
      311 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.1% trend
      29.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ringmer
      B Southlands
      Safety Score
      59/100 Average
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      275
      311
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      243
      321
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑13.2%
      ↓3.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.5%
      29.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ringmer
      B Southlands
      Violent Crime
      106 ↑54%
      100 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      70 ↑35%
      57 ↑24%
      Other Theft
      19 ↓14%
      16 ↑14%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↑50%
      17 ↑89%
      Burglary
      13 ↑30%
      6 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      21 ↓28%
      30 ↑58%
      Drugs
      6 ↑200%
      4 ↓33%
      Public Order
      20 ↓20%
      22 ↑10%
      Robbery
      0
      4 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      47 ↓47%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓75%
      1 ↓75%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓67%
      7 ↓30%
      Overall Verdict
      B Southlands is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 59/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ringmer safer than Southlands?

      Ringmer has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) and recorded 275 crimes in the last 12 months. Southlands has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 311 crimes. Southlands scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ringmer vs Southlands?

      Ringmer shows a year-on-year crime trend of +13.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Southlands shows -3.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ringmer and Southlands?

      In Ringmer, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (106 incidents). In Southlands, it is Violent Crime (100 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ringmer and Southlands?

      Ringmer recorded 70 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southlands recorded 57. 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 Ringmer vs Southlands?

      Violent crime in Ringmer totalled 106 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 100 in Southlands. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ringmer and Southlands in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ringmer recorded 243 crimes (now 275, a change of +13.2%). Southlands recorded 321 crimes previously (now 311, -3.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ringmer and Southlands?

      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. Ringmer has a resolution rate of 23.5% and Southlands has 29.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ringmer and Southlands?

      Ringmer falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Southlands 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 Ringmer and Southlands?

      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 Ringmer or Southlands on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ringmer and Southlands. 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.