Seaside vs Weald North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Seaside Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Weald North Kent Police

      Seaside vs Weald North Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Seaside
      Sussex Police
      3,066 crimes / 12m
      ↑198.5% trend
      29.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      92/100
      Very Safe
      Weald North
      Kent Police
      83 crimes / 12m
      ↓35.2% trend
      100% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Seaside
      B Weald North
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,066
      83
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,027
      128
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑198.5%
      ↓35.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.9%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Seaside
      B Weald North
      Violent Crime
      982 ↑175%
      27 ↓44%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      724 ↑246%
      10 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      152 ↑158%
      9 ↓59%
      Vehicle Crime
      87 ↑58%
      2 ↓71%
      Burglary
      49 ↑172%
      15 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      213 ↑109%
      11 ↓21%
      Drugs
      133 ↑171%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      233 ↑188%
      5 ↓17%
      Robbery
      50 ↑213%
      0
      Shoplifting
      299 ↑1324%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      22 ↑175%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      25 ↑56%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      41 ↑310%
      1
      Other Crime
      56 ↑115%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Weald North is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Seaside safer than Weald North?

      Seaside has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,066 crimes in the last 12 months. Weald North has a safety score of 92/100 (Very Safe) with 83 crimes. Weald North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Seaside vs Weald North?

      Seaside shows a year-on-year crime trend of +198.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Weald North shows -35.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Seaside and Weald North?

      In Seaside, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (982 incidents). In Weald North, it is Violent Crime (27 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Seaside and Weald North?

      Seaside recorded 724 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Weald North recorded 10. 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 Seaside vs Weald North?

      Violent crime in Seaside totalled 982 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 27 in Weald North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Seaside and Weald North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Seaside recorded 1,027 crimes (now 3,066, a change of +198.5%). Weald North recorded 128 crimes previously (now 83, -35.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Seaside and Weald 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. Seaside has a resolution rate of 29.9% and Weald North has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Seaside and Weald North?

      Seaside falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Weald North is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Seaside and Weald 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 Seaside or Weald North on a crime map?

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

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