East Dean vs Seaside

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    87/100
    East Dean Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Seaside Sussex Police

      East Dean vs Seaside Results

      A
      87/100
      Very Safe
      East Dean
      Sussex Police
      38 crimes / 12m
      ↓56.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Seaside
      Sussex Police
      3,066 crimes / 12m
      ↑198.5% trend
      29.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Dean
      B Seaside
      Safety Score
      87/100 Very Safe
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      38
      3,066
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      87
      1,027
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓56.3%
      ↑198.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      29.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Dean
      B Seaside
      Violent Crime
      6 ↓68%
      982 ↑175%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      12 ↓57%
      724 ↑246%
      Other Theft
      1 ↓86%
      152 ↑158%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓33%
      87 ↑58%
      Burglary
      4 ↑300%
      49 ↑172%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      2 ↓60%
      213 ↑109%
      Drugs
      0
      133 ↑171%
      Public Order
      3 ↓67%
      233 ↑188%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      50 ↑213%
      Shoplifting
      0
      299 ↑1324%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      22 ↑175%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      25 ↑56%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑67%
      41 ↑310%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓67%
      56 ↑115%
      Overall Verdict
      A East Dean is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Dean safer than Seaside?

      East Dean has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 38 crimes in the last 12 months. Seaside has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 3,066 crimes. East Dean scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Dean vs Seaside?

      East Dean shows a year-on-year crime trend of -56.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Seaside shows +198.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in East Dean and Seaside?

      In East Dean, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (12 incidents). In Seaside, it is Violent Crime (982 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between East Dean and Seaside?

      East Dean recorded 12 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Seaside recorded 724. 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 East Dean vs Seaside?

      Violent crime in East Dean totalled 6 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 982 in Seaside. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Dean and Seaside in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Dean recorded 87 crimes (now 38, a change of -56.3%). Seaside recorded 1,027 crimes previously (now 3,066, +198.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Dean and Seaside?

      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. East Dean has a resolution rate of 0% and Seaside has 29.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Dean and Seaside?

      East Dean falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Seaside 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 East Dean and Seaside?

      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 East Dean or Seaside on a crime map?

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

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