Seaford East vs Southlands

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    72/100
    Seaford East Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      61/100
      Southlands Sussex Police

      Seaford East vs Southlands Results

      A
      72/100
      Safe
      Seaford East
      Sussex Police
      190 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.9% trend
      35.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      61/100
      Average
      Southlands
      Sussex Police
      311 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.1% trend
      29.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Seaford East
      B Southlands
      Safety Score
      72/100 Safe
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      190
      311
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      226
      321
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.9%
      ↓3.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.7%
      29.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Seaford East
      B Southlands
      Violent Crime
      90 ↓17%
      100 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      35 ↓5%
      57 ↑24%
      Other Theft
      13 ↑63%
      16 ↑14%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓40%
      17 ↑89%
      Burglary
      6 ↑0%
      6 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↓20%
      30 ↑58%
      Drugs
      3 ↑50%
      4 ↓33%
      Public Order
      14 ↓46%
      22 ↑10%
      Robbery
      0
      4 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      47 ↓47%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑67%
      1 ↓75%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓50%
      7 ↓30%
      Overall Verdict
      A Seaford East is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 61/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Seaford East safer than Southlands?

      Seaford East has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 190 crimes in the last 12 months. Southlands has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 311 crimes. Seaford East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Seaford East vs Southlands?

      Seaford East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Southlands shows -3.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Seaford East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (90 incidents). In Southlands, it is Violent Crime (100 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Seaford East recorded 35 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southlands recorded 57. 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 Southlands?

      Violent crime in Seaford East totalled 90 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 100 in Southlands. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Seaford East and Southlands 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%). Southlands recorded 321 crimes previously (now 311, -3.1%).

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

      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 Southlands has 29.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Seaford East and Southlands?

      Seaford East falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Southlands 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 Southlands?

      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 Southlands on a crime map?

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

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