Southbourne vs Woodingdean

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    50/100
    Southbourne Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      38/100
      Woodingdean Sussex Police

      Southbourne vs Woodingdean Results

      A
      50/100
      Average
      Southbourne
      Sussex Police
      420 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.3% trend
      26.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      38/100
      Below Average
      Woodingdean
      Sussex Police
      497 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.5% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Southbourne
      B Woodingdean
      Safety Score
      50/100 Average
      38/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      420
      497
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      458
      454
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.3%
      ↑9.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.4%
      16.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Southbourne
      B Woodingdean
      Violent Crime
      150 ↑2%
      193 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      84 ↓9%
      102 ↑32%
      Other Theft
      34 ↑48%
      40 ↓18%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↓70%
      15 ↓6%
      Burglary
      10 ↓50%
      17 ↑113%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      54 ↑29%
      39 ↓3%
      Drugs
      5 ↓17%
      10 ↓47%
      Public Order
      33 ↓8%
      32 ↓30%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      21 ↓25%
      30 ↑329%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑200%
      8 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓54%
      8 ↓11%
      Overall Verdict
      A Southbourne is the safer choice — scoring 50/100 vs 38/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Southbourne safer than Woodingdean?

      Southbourne has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) and recorded 420 crimes in the last 12 months. Woodingdean has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) with 497 crimes. Southbourne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Southbourne vs Woodingdean?

      Southbourne shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Woodingdean shows +9.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Southbourne, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (150 incidents). In Woodingdean, it is Violent Crime (193 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Southbourne recorded 84 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Woodingdean recorded 102. 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 Woodingdean?

      Violent crime in Southbourne totalled 150 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 193 in Woodingdean. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Southbourne and Woodingdean 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%). Woodingdean recorded 454 crimes previously (now 497, +9.5%).

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

      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 Woodingdean has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Southbourne and Woodingdean?

      Southbourne falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Woodingdean 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 Woodingdean?

      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 Woodingdean on a crime map?

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