Seven Dials vs Southbourne

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    39/100
    Seven Dials Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      50/100
      Southbourne Sussex Police

      Seven Dials vs Southbourne Results

      A
      39/100
      Below Average
      Seven Dials
      Sussex Police
      553 crimes / 12m
      ↑34.6% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      50/100
      Average
      Southbourne
      Sussex Police
      420 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.3% trend
      26.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Seven Dials
      B Southbourne
      Safety Score
      39/100 Below Average
      50/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      553
      420
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      411
      458
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑34.6%
      ↓8.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      26.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Seven Dials
      B Southbourne
      Violent Crime
      136 ↑23%
      150 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      76 ↑19%
      84 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      24 ↓38%
      34 ↑48%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↓58%
      13 ↓70%
      Burglary
      20 ↑43%
      10 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      19 ↓24%
      54 ↑29%
      Drugs
      16 ↓30%
      5 ↓17%
      Public Order
      37 ↑6%
      33 ↓8%
      Robbery
      7 ↑75%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      184 ↑283%
      21 ↓25%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓33%
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑100%
      6 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑80%
      6 ↓54%
      Overall Verdict
      B Southbourne is the safer choice — scoring 50/100 vs 39/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Seven Dials safer than Southbourne?

      Seven Dials has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) and recorded 553 crimes in the last 12 months. Southbourne has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) with 420 crimes. Southbourne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Seven Dials vs Southbourne?

      Seven Dials shows a year-on-year crime trend of +34.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Southbourne shows -8.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Seven Dials and Southbourne?

      In Seven Dials, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (184 incidents). In Southbourne, it is Violent Crime (150 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Seven Dials and Southbourne?

      Seven Dials recorded 76 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southbourne recorded 84. 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 Seven Dials vs Southbourne?

      Violent crime in Seven Dials totalled 136 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 150 in Southbourne. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Seven Dials and Southbourne in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Seven Dials recorded 411 crimes (now 553, a change of +34.6%). Southbourne recorded 458 crimes previously (now 420, -8.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Seven Dials and Southbourne?

      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. Seven Dials has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Southbourne has 26.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Seven Dials and Southbourne?

      Seven Dials falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Southbourne 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 Seven Dials and Southbourne?

      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 Seven Dials or Southbourne on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Seven Dials and Southbourne. 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.