Seaside vs South Portslade

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Seaside Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      South Portslade Sussex Police

      Seaside vs South Portslade Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Seaside
      Sussex Police
      1,091 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.8% trend
      26.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      South Portslade
      Sussex Police
      927 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.1% trend
      33% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Seaside
      B South Portslade
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,091
      927
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,134
      1,031
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.8%
      ↓10.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.3%
      33%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Seaside
      B South Portslade
      Violent Crime
      402 ↓1%
      298 ↓15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      241 ↑3%
      144 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      60 ↓10%
      51 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      45 ↓18%
      41 ↑21%
      Burglary
      16 ↓36%
      30 ↑11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      89 ↓24%
      83 ↓3%
      Drugs
      52 ↓2%
      19 ↓41%
      Public Order
      87 ↑18%
      94 ↓8%
      Robbery
      15 ↑36%
      11 ↑83%
      Shoplifting
      19 ↓30%
      117 ↑39%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓14%
      4 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↓13%
      8 ↑167%
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↑43%
      13 ↑8%
      Other Crime
      25 ↓4%
      14 ↓7%
      Overall Verdict
      B South Portslade is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Seaside safer than South Portslade?

      Seaside has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,091 crimes in the last 12 months. South Portslade has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 927 crimes. South Portslade scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Seaside vs South Portslade?

      Seaside shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. South Portslade shows -10.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Seaside and South Portslade?

      In Seaside, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (402 incidents). In South Portslade, it is Violent Crime (298 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Seaside and South Portslade?

      Seaside recorded 241 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Portslade recorded 144. 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 South Portslade?

      Violent crime in Seaside totalled 402 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 298 in South Portslade. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Seaside and South Portslade in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Seaside recorded 1,134 crimes (now 1,091, a change of -3.8%). South Portslade recorded 1,031 crimes previously (now 927, -10.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Seaside and South Portslade?

      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 26.3% and South Portslade has 33%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Seaside and South Portslade?

      Seaside falls within the Sussex Police boundary. South Portslade 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 Seaside and South Portslade?

      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 South Portslade on a crime map?

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

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