Bosham vs Southbourne

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    80/100
    Bosham Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      73/100
      Southbourne Sussex Police

      Bosham vs Southbourne Results

      A
      80/100
      Safe
      Bosham
      Sussex Police
      121 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.4% trend
      25% resolved
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      VS
      B
      73/100
      Safe
      Southbourne
      Sussex Police
      239 crimes / 12m
      ↓45.7% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bosham
      B Southbourne
      Safety Score
      80/100 Safe
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      121
      239
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      152
      440
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓20.4%
      ↓45.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bosham
      B Southbourne
      Violent Crime
      48 ↑33%
      82 ↓47%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      16 ↓36%
      42 ↓57%
      Other Theft
      2 ↓89%
      23 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓47%
      10 ↓67%
      Burglary
      10 ↓29%
      8 ↓11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      14 ↑133%
      29 ↓38%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓71%
      Public Order
      11 ↓8%
      21 ↓30%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      6 ↑0%
      9 ↓68%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓60%
      3 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓40%
      5 ↓44%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bosham safer than Southbourne?

      Bosham has a safety score of 80/100 (Safe) and recorded 121 crimes in the last 12 months. Southbourne has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 239 crimes. Bosham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bosham vs Southbourne?

      Bosham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -20.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Southbourne shows -45.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bosham and Southbourne?

      In Bosham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (48 incidents). In Southbourne, it is Violent Crime (82 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bosham and Southbourne?

      Bosham recorded 16 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southbourne recorded 42. 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 Bosham vs Southbourne?

      Violent crime in Bosham totalled 48 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 82 in Southbourne. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bosham recorded 152 crimes (now 121, a change of -20.4%). Southbourne recorded 440 crimes previously (now 239, -45.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bosham 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. Bosham has a resolution rate of 25% and Southbourne has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bosham and Southbourne?

      Bosham 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 Bosham 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 Bosham or Southbourne on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bosham 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.