Southlands vs Southwick Green

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Southlands Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      61/100
      Southwick Green Sussex Police

      Southlands vs Southwick Green Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Southlands
      Sussex Police
      311 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.1% trend
      29.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      61/100
      Average
      Southwick Green
      Sussex Police
      317 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.9% trend
      22.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Southlands
      B Southwick Green
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      311
      317
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      321
      344
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.1%
      ↓7.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.4%
      22.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Southlands
      B Southwick Green
      Violent Crime
      100 ↑0%
      87 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      57 ↑24%
      45 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      16 ↑14%
      21 ↑31%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↑89%
      21 ↑17%
      Burglary
      6 ↑100%
      14 ↑27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      30 ↑58%
      29 ↑21%
      Drugs
      4 ↓33%
      8 ↑0%
      Public Order
      22 ↑10%
      30 ↑58%
      Robbery
      4 ↑300%
      6
      Shoplifting
      47 ↓47%
      45 ↓46%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓75%
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      7 ↓30%
      4 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      A Southlands is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 61/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Southlands safer than Southwick Green?

      Southlands has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 311 crimes in the last 12 months. Southwick Green has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 317 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Southlands vs Southwick Green?

      Southlands shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Southwick Green shows -7.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Southlands and Southwick Green?

      In Southlands, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (100 incidents). In Southwick Green, it is Violent Crime (87 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Southlands and Southwick Green?

      Southlands recorded 57 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southwick Green recorded 45. 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 Southlands vs Southwick Green?

      Violent crime in Southlands totalled 100 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 87 in Southwick Green. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Southlands and Southwick Green in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Southlands recorded 321 crimes (now 311, a change of -3.1%). Southwick Green recorded 344 crimes previously (now 317, -7.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Southlands and Southwick Green?

      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. Southlands has a resolution rate of 29.4% and Southwick Green has 22.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Southlands and Southwick Green?

      Southlands falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Southwick Green 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 Southlands and Southwick Green?

      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 Southlands or Southwick Green on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Southlands and Southwick Green. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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