Donnington vs Southbourne

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    81/100
    Donnington Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      73/100
      Southbourne Sussex Police

      Donnington vs Southbourne Results

      A
      81/100
      Safe
      Donnington
      Sussex Police
      94 crimes / 12m
      ↓40.5% trend
      0% 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 Donnington
      B Southbourne
      Safety Score
      81/100 Safe
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      94
      239
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      158
      440
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓40.5%
      ↓45.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Donnington
      B Southbourne
      Violent Crime
      30 ↓48%
      82 ↓47%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      18 ↓25%
      42 ↓57%
      Other Theft
      9 ↓10%
      23 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓50%
      10 ↓67%
      Burglary
      6 ↑0%
      8 ↓11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↓50%
      29 ↓38%
      Drugs
      2 ↑0%
      2 ↓71%
      Public Order
      6 ↓60%
      21 ↓30%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓33%
      9 ↓68%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑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 Donnington safer than Southbourne?

      Donnington has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) and recorded 94 crimes in the last 12 months. Southbourne has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 239 crimes. Donnington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Donnington vs Southbourne?

      Donnington shows a year-on-year crime trend of -40.5% — 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 Donnington and Southbourne?

      In Donnington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (30 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 Donnington and Southbourne?

      Donnington recorded 18 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 Donnington vs Southbourne?

      Violent crime in Donnington totalled 30 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 Donnington and Southbourne in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Donnington recorded 158 crimes (now 94, a change of -40.5%). Southbourne recorded 440 crimes previously (now 239, -45.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Donnington 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. Donnington has a resolution rate of 0% and Southbourne has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Donnington and Southbourne?

      Donnington 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 Donnington 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 Donnington or Southbourne on a crime map?

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