Rotherfield vs Seaford North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    75/100
    Rotherfield Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      75/100
      Seaford North Sussex Police

      Rotherfield vs Seaford North Results

      A
      75/100
      Safe
      Rotherfield
      Sussex Police
      72 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      75/100
      Safe
      Seaford North
      Sussex Police
      155 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.3% trend
      42.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rotherfield
      B Seaford North
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      75/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      72
      155
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      62
      162
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16.1%
      ↓4.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      42.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rotherfield
      B Seaford North
      Violent Crime
      26 ↑63%
      72 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      11 ↑0%
      30 ↑15%
      Other Theft
      4 ↓33%
      7 ↓42%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓50%
      7 ↑250%
      Burglary
      7 ↑75%
      3 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↑71%
      7 ↓67%
      Drugs
      2
      4 ↑0%
      Public Order
      7 ↓13%
      19 ↑27%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Other Crime
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Seaford North is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 75/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rotherfield safer than Seaford North?

      Rotherfield has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 72 crimes in the last 12 months. Seaford North has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 155 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rotherfield vs Seaford North?

      Rotherfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Seaford North shows -4.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Rotherfield and Seaford North?

      In Rotherfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (26 incidents). In Seaford North, it is Violent Crime (72 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rotherfield and Seaford North?

      Rotherfield recorded 11 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Seaford North recorded 30. 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 Rotherfield vs Seaford North?

      Violent crime in Rotherfield totalled 26 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 72 in Seaford North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rotherfield and Seaford North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rotherfield recorded 62 crimes (now 72, a change of +16.1%). Seaford North recorded 162 crimes previously (now 155, -4.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rotherfield and Seaford North?

      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. Rotherfield has a resolution rate of 0% and Seaford North has 42.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rotherfield and Seaford North?

      Rotherfield falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Seaford North 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 Rotherfield and Seaford North?

      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 Rotherfield or Seaford North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rotherfield and Seaford North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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