River vs Seaford Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    River Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      56/100
      Seaford Central Sussex Police

      River vs Seaford Central Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      River
      Sussex Police
      1,541 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.7% trend
      29.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      56/100
      Average
      Seaford Central
      Sussex Police
      444 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.6% trend
      35% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A River
      B Seaford Central
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      56/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,541
      444
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,651
      502
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.7%
      ↓11.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.4%
      35%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A River
      B Seaford Central
      Violent Crime
      488 ↓10%
      110 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      245 ↑2%
      69 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      84 ↑45%
      15 ↓66%
      Vehicle Crime
      41 ↓46%
      10 ↓29%
      Burglary
      44 ↑2%
      5 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      107 ↓1%
      31 ↑35%
      Drugs
      35 ↓5%
      13 ↑18%
      Public Order
      112 ↓34%
      46 ↑7%
      Robbery
      27 ↑42%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      279 ↓6%
      123 ↓22%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↓38%
      5
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↑67%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      22 ↑16%
      3 ↓57%
      Other Crime
      34 ↑62%
      10 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      B Seaford Central is the safer choice — scoring 56/100 vs 9/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is River safer than Seaford Central?

      River has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,541 crimes in the last 12 months. Seaford Central has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) with 444 crimes. Seaford Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in River vs Seaford Central?

      River shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Seaford Central shows -11.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In River, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (488 incidents). In Seaford Central, it is Shoplifting (123 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      River recorded 245 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Seaford Central recorded 69. 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 River vs Seaford Central?

      Violent crime in River totalled 488 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 110 in Seaford Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, River recorded 1,651 crimes (now 1,541, a change of -6.7%). Seaford Central recorded 502 crimes previously (now 444, -11.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in River 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. River has a resolution rate of 29.4% and Seaford Central has 35%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers River and Seaford Central?

      River 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 River 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 River or Seaford Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both River 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.