Seaford Central vs Seaford West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    33/100
    Seaford Central Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      70/100
      Seaford West Sussex Police

      Seaford Central vs Seaford West Results

      A
      33/100
      Below Average
      Seaford Central
      Sussex Police
      591 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.8% trend
      23.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      70/100
      Safe
      Seaford West
      Sussex Police
      152 crimes / 12m
      ↑24.6% trend
      44.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Seaford Central
      B Seaford West
      Safety Score
      33/100 Below Average
      70/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      591
      152
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      515
      122
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14.8%
      ↑24.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.6%
      44.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Seaford Central
      B Seaford West
      Violent Crime
      190 ↑67%
      63 ↑40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      128 ↑161%
      37 ↑54%
      Other Theft
      25 ↓34%
      10 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↑55%
      5 ↓38%
      Burglary
      14 ↑133%
      5 ↑150%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      39 ↑56%
      10 ↓23%
      Drugs
      17 ↑70%
      3 ↑50%
      Public Order
      50 ↓4%
      9 ↓10%
      Robbery
      4 ↑33%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      81 ↓58%
      2
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑50%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      16 ↑167%
      5 ↑67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Seaford West is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 33/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Seaford Central safer than Seaford West?

      Seaford Central has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) and recorded 591 crimes in the last 12 months. Seaford West has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) with 152 crimes. Seaford West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Seaford Central vs Seaford West?

      Seaford Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Seaford West shows +24.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Seaford Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (190 incidents). In Seaford West, it is Violent Crime (63 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Seaford Central recorded 128 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Seaford West recorded 37. 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 Seaford Central vs Seaford West?

      Violent crime in Seaford Central totalled 190 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 63 in Seaford West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Seaford Central recorded 515 crimes (now 591, a change of +14.8%). Seaford West recorded 122 crimes previously (now 152, +24.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Seaford Central 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. Seaford Central has a resolution rate of 23.6% and Seaford West has 44.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Seaford Central and Seaford West?

      Seaford Central 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 Seaford Central 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 Seaford Central or Seaford West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Seaford Central and Seaford West. 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.