Southlands vs Worthing Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Southlands Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Worthing Central Sussex Police

      Southlands vs Worthing Central Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Southlands
      Sussex Police
      311 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.1% trend
      29.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Worthing Central
      Sussex Police
      2,871 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.9% trend
      29.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Southlands
      B Worthing Central
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      311
      2,871
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      321
      3,082
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.1%
      ↓6.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.4%
      29.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Southlands
      B Worthing Central
      Violent Crime
      100 ↑0%
      967 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      57 ↑24%
      533 ↑12%
      Other Theft
      16 ↑14%
      128 ↓34%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↑89%
      49 ↑36%
      Burglary
      6 ↑100%
      47 ↓2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      30 ↑58%
      174 ↓14%
      Drugs
      4 ↓33%
      88 ↑2%
      Public Order
      22 ↑10%
      299 ↑4%
      Robbery
      4 ↑300%
      34 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      47 ↓47%
      371 ↓30%
      Theft from Person
      0
      22 ↓37%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      71 ↑31%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓75%
      44 ↑47%
      Other Crime
      7 ↓30%
      44 ↑19%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Southlands safer than Worthing Central?

      Southlands has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 311 crimes in the last 12 months. Worthing Central has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 2,871 crimes. Southlands scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Southlands vs Worthing Central?

      Southlands shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Worthing Central shows -6.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Southlands and Worthing Central?

      In Southlands, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (100 incidents). In Worthing Central, it is Violent Crime (967 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Southlands and Worthing Central?

      Southlands recorded 57 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Worthing Central recorded 533. 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 Worthing Central?

      Violent crime in Southlands totalled 100 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 967 in Worthing Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Southlands and Worthing Central 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%). Worthing Central recorded 3,082 crimes previously (now 2,871, -6.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Southlands and Worthing Central?

      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 Worthing Central has 29.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Southlands and Worthing Central?

      Southlands falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Worthing Central 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 Worthing Central?

      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 Worthing Central on a crime map?

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

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