Salvington vs Seaford East

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    28/100
    Salvington Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Seaford East Sussex Police

      Salvington vs Seaford East Results

      A
      28/100
      Below Average
      Salvington
      Sussex Police
      550 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.3% trend
      31.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      72/100
      Safe
      Seaford East
      Sussex Police
      190 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.9% trend
      35.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Salvington
      B Seaford East
      Safety Score
      28/100 Below Average
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      550
      190
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      508
      226
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.3%
      ↓15.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.3%
      35.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Salvington
      B Seaford East
      Violent Crime
      262 ↑12%
      90 ↓17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      91 ↑25%
      35 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      23 ↑0%
      13 ↑63%
      Vehicle Crime
      30 ↑30%
      3 ↓40%
      Burglary
      8 ↓33%
      6 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      65 ↑8%
      16 ↓20%
      Drugs
      9 ↑13%
      3 ↑50%
      Public Order
      34 ↓38%
      14 ↓46%
      Robbery
      2
      0
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      5
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑27%
      5 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      7 ↓22%
      3 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Seaford East is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 28/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Salvington safer than Seaford East?

      Salvington has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) and recorded 550 crimes in the last 12 months. Seaford East has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 190 crimes. Seaford East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Salvington vs Seaford East?

      Salvington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Seaford East shows -15.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Salvington and Seaford East?

      In Salvington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (262 incidents). In Seaford East, it is Violent Crime (90 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Salvington and Seaford East?

      Salvington recorded 91 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Seaford East recorded 35. 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 Salvington vs Seaford East?

      Violent crime in Salvington totalled 262 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 90 in Seaford East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Salvington and Seaford East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Salvington recorded 508 crimes (now 550, a change of +8.3%). Seaford East recorded 226 crimes previously (now 190, -15.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Salvington and Seaford East?

      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. Salvington has a resolution rate of 31.3% and Seaford East has 35.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Salvington and Seaford East?

      Salvington falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Seaford East 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 Salvington and Seaford East?

      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 Salvington or Seaford East on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.