Rotherfield vs Southlands
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Rotherfield vs Southlands 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 Rotherfield safer than Southlands?
Rotherfield has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 72 crimes in the last 12 months. Southlands has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 311 crimes. Rotherfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Rotherfield vs Southlands?
Rotherfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.1% — 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 Rotherfield and Southlands?
In Rotherfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (26 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 Rotherfield and Southlands?
Rotherfield recorded 11 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 Rotherfield vs Southlands?
Violent crime in Rotherfield totalled 26 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 Rotherfield and Southlands 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%). Southlands recorded 321 crimes previously (now 311, -3.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rotherfield 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. Rotherfield has a resolution rate of 0% and Southlands has 29.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Rotherfield and Southlands?
Rotherfield 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 Rotherfield 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 Rotherfield or Southlands on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rotherfield and Southlands. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.