Seaford South vs Silverhill

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    71/100
    Seaford South Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      54/100
      Silverhill Sussex Police

      Seaford South vs Silverhill Results

      A
      71/100
      Safe
      Seaford South
      Sussex Police
      219 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.3% trend
      37.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      54/100
      Average
      Silverhill
      Sussex Police
      385 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.6% trend
      23.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Seaford South
      B Silverhill
      Safety Score
      71/100 Safe
      54/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      219
      385
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      247
      473
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.3%
      ↓18.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.5%
      23.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Seaford South
      B Silverhill
      Violent Crime
      83 ↓12%
      135 ↓19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      55 ↑17%
      48 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      16 ↑7%
      28 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓14%
      21 ↓22%
      Burglary
      4 ↓50%
      15 ↓21%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      13 ↓55%
      53 ↑6%
      Drugs
      3 ↓63%
      16 ↓6%
      Public Order
      22 ↓12%
      21 ↓54%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↑400%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↑0%
      21 ↓5%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      4 ↑300%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓60%
      3 ↓63%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑125%
      13 ↑30%
      Overall Verdict
      A Seaford South is the safer choice — scoring 71/100 vs 54/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Seaford South safer than Silverhill?

      Seaford South has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 219 crimes in the last 12 months. Silverhill has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) with 385 crimes. Seaford South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Seaford South vs Silverhill?

      Seaford South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Silverhill shows -18.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Seaford South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (83 incidents). In Silverhill, it is Violent Crime (135 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Seaford South recorded 55 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Silverhill recorded 48. 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 South vs Silverhill?

      Violent crime in Seaford South totalled 83 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 135 in Silverhill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Seaford South recorded 247 crimes (now 219, a change of -11.3%). Silverhill recorded 473 crimes previously (now 385, -18.6%).

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

      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 South has a resolution rate of 37.5% and Silverhill has 23.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Seaford South and Silverhill?

      Seaford South falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Silverhill 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 South and Silverhill?

      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 South or Silverhill on a crime map?

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

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