Seaford Central vs Sovereign Harbour

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    56/100
    Seaford Central Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      Sovereign Harbour Sussex Police

      Seaford Central vs Sovereign Harbour Results

      A
      56/100
      Average
      Seaford Central
      Sussex Police
      444 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.6% trend
      35% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      68/100
      Safe
      Sovereign Harbour
      Sussex Police
      312 crimes / 12m
      ↓6% trend
      62.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Seaford Central
      B Sovereign Harbour
      Safety Score
      56/100 Average
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      444
      312
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      502
      332
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.6%
      ↓6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35%
      62.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Seaford Central
      B Sovereign Harbour
      Violent Crime
      110 ↓11%
      68 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      69 ↑1%
      74 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      15 ↓66%
      30 ↑36%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓29%
      11 ↓39%
      Burglary
      5 ↓38%
      5 ↓62%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      31 ↑35%
      27 ↑23%
      Drugs
      13 ↑18%
      12 ↑500%
      Public Order
      46 ↑7%
      16 ↓6%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      4
      Shoplifting
      123 ↓22%
      53 ↓18%
      Theft from Person
      5
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1 ↓89%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓57%
      6 ↑20%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑400%
      5 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sovereign Harbour is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 56/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Seaford Central safer than Sovereign Harbour?

      Seaford Central has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) and recorded 444 crimes in the last 12 months. Sovereign Harbour has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 312 crimes. Sovereign Harbour scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Seaford Central vs Sovereign Harbour?

      Seaford Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sovereign Harbour shows -6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Seaford Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (123 incidents). In Sovereign Harbour, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (74 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Seaford Central recorded 69 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sovereign Harbour recorded 74. 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 Sovereign Harbour?

      Violent crime in Seaford Central totalled 110 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 68 in Sovereign Harbour. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Seaford Central recorded 502 crimes (now 444, a change of -11.6%). Sovereign Harbour recorded 332 crimes previously (now 312, -6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Seaford Central and Sovereign Harbour?

      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 35% and Sovereign Harbour has 62.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Seaford Central and Sovereign Harbour?

      Seaford Central falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Sovereign Harbour 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 Sovereign Harbour?

      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 Sovereign Harbour on a crime map?

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

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