Piddinghoe vs Seaford North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    68/100
    Piddinghoe Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      57/100
      Seaford North Sussex Police

      Piddinghoe vs Seaford North Results

      A
      68/100
      Safe
      Piddinghoe
      Sussex Police
      177 crimes / 12m
      ↑26.4% trend
      56.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      57/100
      Average
      Seaford North
      Sussex Police
      257 crimes / 12m
      ↑73.7% trend
      14.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Piddinghoe
      B Seaford North
      Safety Score
      68/100 Safe
      57/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      177
      257
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      140
      148
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑26.4%
      ↑73.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      56.7%
      14.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Piddinghoe
      B Seaford North
      Violent Crime
      75 ↑83%
      108 ↑74%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      24 ↑26%
      63 ↑125%
      Other Theft
      8 ↓27%
      9 ↓18%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓29%
      7 ↑40%
      Burglary
      2 ↓50%
      9 ↑29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↑33%
      19 ↑27%
      Drugs
      2 ↑100%
      8 ↑167%
      Public Order
      8 ↓11%
      24 ↑85%
      Robbery
      3
      1
      Shoplifting
      23 ↓26%
      3
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑125%
      4 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      A Piddinghoe is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 57/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Piddinghoe safer than Seaford North?

      Piddinghoe has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) and recorded 177 crimes in the last 12 months. Seaford North has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) with 257 crimes. Piddinghoe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Piddinghoe vs Seaford North?

      Piddinghoe shows a year-on-year crime trend of +26.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Seaford North shows +73.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Piddinghoe and Seaford North?

      In Piddinghoe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (75 incidents). In Seaford North, it is Violent Crime (108 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Piddinghoe and Seaford North?

      Piddinghoe recorded 24 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Seaford North recorded 63. 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 Piddinghoe vs Seaford North?

      Violent crime in Piddinghoe totalled 75 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 108 in Seaford North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Piddinghoe and Seaford North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Piddinghoe recorded 140 crimes (now 177, a change of +26.4%). Seaford North recorded 148 crimes previously (now 257, +73.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Piddinghoe and Seaford North?

      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. Piddinghoe has a resolution rate of 56.7% and Seaford North has 14.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Piddinghoe and Seaford North?

      Piddinghoe falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Seaford North 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 Piddinghoe and Seaford North?

      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 Piddinghoe or Seaford North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Piddinghoe and Seaford North. 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.