Rye vs Seaford South

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    46/100
    Rye Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      71/100
      Seaford South Sussex Police

      Rye vs Seaford South Results

      A
      46/100
      Average
      Rye
      Sussex Police
      473 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.5% trend
      34.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      71/100
      Safe
      Seaford South
      Sussex Police
      219 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.3% trend
      37.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rye
      B Seaford South
      Safety Score
      46/100 Average
      71/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      473
      219
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      547
      247
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.5%
      ↓11.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.4%
      37.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rye
      B Seaford South
      Violent Crime
      177 ↓2%
      83 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      83 ↓33%
      55 ↑17%
      Other Theft
      16 ↓52%
      16 ↑7%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓41%
      6 ↓14%
      Burglary
      12 ↓25%
      4 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      59 ↓13%
      13 ↓55%
      Drugs
      10 ↑400%
      3 ↓63%
      Public Order
      38 ↓17%
      22 ↓12%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      50 ↑39%
      2 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑11%
      2 ↓60%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓77%
      9 ↑125%
      Overall Verdict
      B Seaford South is the safer choice — scoring 71/100 vs 46/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rye safer than Seaford South?

      Rye has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) and recorded 473 crimes in the last 12 months. Seaford South has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) with 219 crimes. Seaford South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rye vs Seaford South?

      Rye shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Seaford South shows -11.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Rye and Seaford South?

      In Rye, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (177 incidents). In Seaford South, it is Violent Crime (83 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rye and Seaford South?

      Rye recorded 83 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Seaford South recorded 55. 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 Rye vs Seaford South?

      Violent crime in Rye totalled 177 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 83 in Seaford South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rye and Seaford South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rye recorded 547 crimes (now 473, a change of -13.5%). Seaford South recorded 247 crimes previously (now 219, -11.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rye and Seaford South?

      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. Rye has a resolution rate of 34.4% and Seaford South has 37.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rye and Seaford South?

      Rye falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Seaford South 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 Rye and Seaford South?

      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 Rye or Seaford South on a crime map?

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

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