Seaford East vs South Portslade

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    72/100
    Seaford East Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      South Portslade Sussex Police

      Seaford East vs South Portslade Results

      A
      72/100
      Safe
      Seaford East
      Sussex Police
      190 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.9% trend
      35.7% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      South Portslade
      Sussex Police
      927 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.1% trend
      33% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Seaford East
      B South Portslade
      Safety Score
      72/100 Safe
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      190
      927
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      226
      1,031
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.9%
      ↓10.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.7%
      33%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Seaford East
      B South Portslade
      Violent Crime
      90 ↓17%
      298 ↓15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      35 ↓5%
      144 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      13 ↑63%
      51 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓40%
      41 ↑21%
      Burglary
      6 ↑0%
      30 ↑11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↓20%
      83 ↓3%
      Drugs
      3 ↑50%
      19 ↓41%
      Public Order
      14 ↓46%
      94 ↓8%
      Robbery
      0
      11 ↑83%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      117 ↑39%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      4 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      8 ↑167%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑67%
      13 ↑8%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓50%
      14 ↓7%
      Overall Verdict
      A Seaford East is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 10/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Seaford East safer than South Portslade?

      Seaford East has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 190 crimes in the last 12 months. South Portslade has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 927 crimes. Seaford East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Seaford East vs South Portslade?

      Seaford East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. South Portslade shows -10.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Seaford East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (90 incidents). In South Portslade, it is Violent Crime (298 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Seaford East recorded 35 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Portslade recorded 144. 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 East vs South Portslade?

      Violent crime in Seaford East totalled 90 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 298 in South Portslade. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Seaford East recorded 226 crimes (now 190, a change of -15.9%). South Portslade recorded 1,031 crimes previously (now 927, -10.1%).

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

      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 East has a resolution rate of 35.7% and South Portslade has 33%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Seaford East and South Portslade?

      Seaford East falls within the Sussex Police boundary. South Portslade 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 East and South Portslade?

      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 East or South Portslade on a crime map?

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

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