Southbourne vs St Michaels

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    50/100
    Southbourne Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      61/100
      St Michaels Sussex Police

      Southbourne vs St Michaels Results

      A
      50/100
      Average
      Southbourne
      Sussex Police
      420 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.3% trend
      26.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      61/100
      Average
      St Michaels
      Sussex Police
      303 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.7% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Southbourne
      B St Michaels
      Safety Score
      50/100 Average
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      420
      303
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      458
      332
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.3%
      ↓8.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.4%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Southbourne
      B St Michaels
      Violent Crime
      150 ↑2%
      122 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      84 ↓9%
      58 ↑16%
      Other Theft
      34 ↑48%
      14 ↑8%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↓70%
      6 ↓25%
      Burglary
      10 ↓50%
      5 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      54 ↑29%
      30 ↑43%
      Drugs
      5 ↓17%
      7 ↑250%
      Public Order
      33 ↓8%
      30 ↑20%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      21 ↓25%
      20 ↓71%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑200%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓54%
      9 ↓10%
      Overall Verdict
      B St Michaels is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 50/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Southbourne safer than St Michaels?

      Southbourne has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) and recorded 420 crimes in the last 12 months. St Michaels has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 303 crimes. St Michaels scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Southbourne vs St Michaels?

      Southbourne shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St Michaels shows -8.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Southbourne and St Michaels?

      In Southbourne, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (150 incidents). In St Michaels, it is Violent Crime (122 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Southbourne and St Michaels?

      Southbourne recorded 84 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Michaels recorded 58. 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 Michaels?

      Violent crime in Southbourne totalled 150 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 122 in St Michaels. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Southbourne and St Michaels 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 Michaels recorded 332 crimes previously (now 303, -8.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Southbourne and St Michaels?

      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 Michaels has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Southbourne and St Michaels?

      Southbourne falls within the Sussex Police boundary. St Michaels 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 Michaels?

      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 Michaels on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Southbourne and St Michaels. 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.