South Portslade vs Uckfield Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    South Portslade Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      54/100
      Uckfield Central Sussex Police

      South Portslade vs Uckfield Central Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      South Portslade
      Sussex Police
      927 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.1% trend
      33% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      54/100
      Average
      Uckfield Central
      Sussex Police
      339 crimes / 12m
      ↑27% trend
      33.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A South Portslade
      B Uckfield Central
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      54/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      927
      339
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,031
      267
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.1%
      ↑27%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A South Portslade
      B Uckfield Central
      Violent Crime
      298 ↓15%
      109 ↑73%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      144 ↓33%
      94 ↑42%
      Other Theft
      51 ↓12%
      20 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      41 ↑21%
      8 ↓27%
      Burglary
      30 ↑11%
      11 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      83 ↓3%
      27 ↑50%
      Drugs
      19 ↓41%
      3 ↓50%
      Public Order
      94 ↓8%
      41 ↑32%
      Robbery
      11 ↑83%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      117 ↑39%
      19 ↓27%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓33%
      2 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑167%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑8%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      14 ↓7%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Uckfield Central is the safer choice — scoring 54/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is South Portslade safer than Uckfield Central?

      South Portslade has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 927 crimes in the last 12 months. Uckfield Central has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) with 339 crimes. Uckfield Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in South Portslade vs Uckfield Central?

      South Portslade shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Uckfield Central shows +27% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In South Portslade, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (298 incidents). In Uckfield Central, it is Violent Crime (109 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      South Portslade recorded 144 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Uckfield Central recorded 94. 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 South Portslade vs Uckfield Central?

      Violent crime in South Portslade totalled 298 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 109 in Uckfield Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, South Portslade recorded 1,031 crimes (now 927, a change of -10.1%). Uckfield Central recorded 267 crimes previously (now 339, +27%).

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

      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. South Portslade has a resolution rate of 33% and Uckfield Central has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers South Portslade and Uckfield Central?

      South Portslade falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Uckfield Central 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 South Portslade and Uckfield Central?

      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 South Portslade or Uckfield Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both South Portslade and Uckfield Central. 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.