River vs Seaside
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
River vs Seaside Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is River safer than Seaside?
River has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,541 crimes in the last 12 months. Seaside has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,091 crimes. River scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in River vs Seaside?
River shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Seaside shows -3.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in River and Seaside?
In River, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (488 incidents). In Seaside, it is Violent Crime (402 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between River and Seaside?
River recorded 245 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Seaside recorded 241. 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 Seaside?
Violent crime in River totalled 488 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 402 in Seaside. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in River and Seaside 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%). Seaside recorded 1,134 crimes previously (now 1,091, -3.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in River and Seaside?
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 Seaside has 26.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers River and Seaside?
River falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Seaside 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 Seaside?
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 Seaside on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both River and Seaside. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.