Southbourne vs St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Southbourne vs St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southbourne safer than St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)?
Southbourne has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) and recorded 420 crimes in the last 12 months. St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) with 649 crimes. Southbourne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Southbourne vs St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)?
Southbourne shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) shows +6.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Southbourne and St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)?
In Southbourne, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (150 incidents). In St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre), it is Shoplifting (270 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Southbourne and St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)?
Southbourne recorded 84 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) recorded 93. 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 Southbourne vs St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)?
Violent crime in Southbourne totalled 150 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 134 in St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Southbourne and St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Southbourne recorded 458 crimes (now 420, a change of -8.3%). St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) recorded 609 crimes previously (now 649, +6.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Southbourne and St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)?
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. Southbourne has a resolution rate of 26.4% and St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) has 51.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Southbourne and St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)?
Southbourne falls within the Sussex Police boundary. St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) 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 Southbourne and St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)?
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 Southbourne or St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Southbourne and St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre). You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.