Silverhill vs Southlands

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    54/100
    Silverhill Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      61/100
      Southlands Sussex Police

      Silverhill vs Southlands Results

      A
      54/100
      Average
      Silverhill
      Sussex Police
      385 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.6% trend
      23.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      61/100
      Average
      Southlands
      Sussex Police
      311 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.1% trend
      29.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Silverhill
      B Southlands
      Safety Score
      54/100 Average
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      385
      311
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      473
      321
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓18.6%
      ↓3.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.1%
      29.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Silverhill
      B Southlands
      Violent Crime
      135 ↓19%
      100 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      48 ↓19%
      57 ↑24%
      Other Theft
      28 ↓38%
      16 ↑14%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↓22%
      17 ↑89%
      Burglary
      15 ↓21%
      6 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      53 ↑6%
      30 ↑58%
      Drugs
      16 ↓6%
      4 ↓33%
      Public Order
      21 ↓54%
      22 ↑10%
      Robbery
      5 ↑400%
      4 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      21 ↓5%
      47 ↓47%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑300%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓63%
      1 ↓75%
      Other Crime
      13 ↑30%
      7 ↓30%
      Overall Verdict
      B Southlands is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 54/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Silverhill safer than Southlands?

      Silverhill has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 385 crimes in the last 12 months. Southlands has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 311 crimes. Southlands scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Silverhill vs Southlands?

      Silverhill shows a year-on-year crime trend of -18.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Southlands shows -3.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Silverhill and Southlands?

      In Silverhill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (135 incidents). In Southlands, it is Violent Crime (100 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Silverhill and Southlands?

      Silverhill recorded 48 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southlands recorded 57. 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 Silverhill vs Southlands?

      Violent crime in Silverhill totalled 135 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 100 in Southlands. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Silverhill recorded 473 crimes (now 385, a change of -18.6%). Southlands recorded 321 crimes previously (now 311, -3.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Silverhill and Southlands?

      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. Silverhill has a resolution rate of 23.1% and Southlands has 29.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Silverhill and Southlands?

      Silverhill falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Southlands 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 Silverhill and Southlands?

      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 Silverhill or Southlands on a crime map?

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

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