Southbourne vs Withdean

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    50/100
    Southbourne Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      22/100
      Withdean Sussex Police

      Southbourne vs Withdean Results

      A
      50/100
      Average
      Southbourne
      Sussex Police
      420 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.3% trend
      26.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      22/100
      High Crime
      Withdean
      Sussex Police
      674 crimes / 12m
      ↑18.5% trend
      29.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Southbourne
      B Withdean
      Safety Score
      50/100 Average
      22/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      420
      674
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      458
      569
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.3%
      ↑18.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.4%
      29.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Southbourne
      B Withdean
      Violent Crime
      150 ↑2%
      227 ↑30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      84 ↓9%
      127 ↑53%
      Other Theft
      34 ↑48%
      63 ↑13%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↓70%
      24 ↓56%
      Burglary
      10 ↓50%
      36 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      54 ↑29%
      55 ↑6%
      Drugs
      5 ↓17%
      34 ↑100%
      Public Order
      33 ↓8%
      58 ↑26%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      6 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      21 ↓25%
      1 ↓83%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      17 ↑21%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      8 ↓47%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑200%
      7 ↓22%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓54%
      11 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Southbourne is the safer choice — scoring 50/100 vs 22/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Southbourne safer than Withdean?

      Southbourne has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) and recorded 420 crimes in the last 12 months. Withdean has a safety score of 22/100 (High Crime) with 674 crimes. Southbourne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Southbourne vs Withdean?

      Southbourne shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Withdean shows +18.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Southbourne, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (150 incidents). In Withdean, it is Violent Crime (227 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Southbourne recorded 84 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Withdean recorded 127. 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 Withdean?

      Violent crime in Southbourne totalled 150 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 227 in Withdean. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Southbourne and Withdean 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%). Withdean recorded 569 crimes previously (now 674, +18.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Southbourne and Withdean?

      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 Withdean has 29.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Southbourne and Withdean?

      Southbourne falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Withdean 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 Withdean?

      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 Withdean on a crime map?

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