Rottingdean and Coastal vs Seaford West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    44/100
    Rottingdean and Coastal Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Seaford West Sussex Police

      Rottingdean and Coastal vs Seaford West Results

      A
      44/100
      Below Average
      Rottingdean and Coastal
      Sussex Police
      542 crimes / 12m
      ↓38.6% trend
      27% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Seaford West
      Sussex Police
      159 crimes / 12m
      ↑29.3% trend
      19% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rottingdean and Coastal
      B Seaford West
      Safety Score
      44/100 Below Average
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      542
      159
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      882
      123
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓38.6%
      ↑29.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27%
      19%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rottingdean and Coastal
      B Seaford West
      Violent Crime
      173 ↓34%
      68 ↑48%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      115 ↓38%
      40 ↑54%
      Other Theft
      54 ↓36%
      11 ↓21%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↓41%
      5 ↓17%
      Burglary
      20 ↓31%
      5 ↑150%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      45 ↓50%
      8 ↓43%
      Drugs
      12 ↓52%
      3 ↑50%
      Public Order
      53 ↓37%
      10 ↑25%
      Robbery
      5 ↑25%
      1
      Shoplifting
      14 ↓48%
      2
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓75%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↓70%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↓55%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      17 ↑0%
      4 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rottingdean and Coastal safer than Seaford West?

      Rottingdean and Coastal has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) and recorded 542 crimes in the last 12 months. Seaford West has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 159 crimes. Seaford West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rottingdean and Coastal vs Seaford West?

      Rottingdean and Coastal shows a year-on-year crime trend of -38.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Seaford West shows +29.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Rottingdean and Coastal and Seaford West?

      In Rottingdean and Coastal, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (173 incidents). In Seaford West, it is Violent Crime (68 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rottingdean and Coastal and Seaford West?

      Rottingdean and Coastal recorded 115 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Seaford West recorded 40. 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 Rottingdean and Coastal vs Seaford West?

      Violent crime in Rottingdean and Coastal totalled 173 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 68 in Seaford West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rottingdean and Coastal and Seaford West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rottingdean and Coastal recorded 882 crimes (now 542, a change of -38.6%). Seaford West recorded 123 crimes previously (now 159, +29.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rottingdean and Coastal and Seaford West?

      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. Rottingdean and Coastal has a resolution rate of 27% and Seaford West has 19%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rottingdean and Coastal and Seaford West?

      Rottingdean and Coastal falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Seaford West 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 Rottingdean and Coastal and Seaford West?

      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 Rottingdean and Coastal or Seaford West on a crime map?

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

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