Southwick Green vs Stanford

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Southwick Green Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      42/100
      Stanford Sussex Police

      Southwick Green vs Stanford Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Southwick Green
      Sussex Police
      317 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.9% trend
      22.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      42/100
      Below Average
      Stanford
      Sussex Police
      577 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.9% trend
      44.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Southwick Green
      B Stanford
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      42/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      317
      577
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      344
      613
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.9%
      ↓5.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.6%
      44.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Southwick Green
      B Stanford
      Violent Crime
      87 ↓7%
      159 ↑45%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      45 ↓21%
      74 ↑7%
      Other Theft
      21 ↑31%
      43 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↑17%
      21 ↓48%
      Burglary
      14 ↑27%
      16 ↓20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      29 ↑21%
      48 ↑55%
      Drugs
      8 ↑0%
      12 ↓43%
      Public Order
      30 ↑58%
      44 ↓2%
      Robbery
      6
      6 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      45 ↓46%
      125 ↓40%
      Theft from Person
      0
      4
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓33%
      6 ↑500%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑150%
      5 ↓29%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓50%
      14 ↑8%
      Overall Verdict
      A Southwick Green is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 42/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Southwick Green safer than Stanford?

      Southwick Green has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 317 crimes in the last 12 months. Stanford has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) with 577 crimes. Southwick Green scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Southwick Green vs Stanford?

      Southwick Green shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Stanford shows -5.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Southwick Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (87 incidents). In Stanford, it is Violent Crime (159 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Southwick Green recorded 45 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stanford recorded 74. 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 Southwick Green vs Stanford?

      Violent crime in Southwick Green totalled 87 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 159 in Stanford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Southwick Green recorded 344 crimes (now 317, a change of -7.9%). Stanford recorded 613 crimes previously (now 577, -5.9%).

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

      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. Southwick Green has a resolution rate of 22.6% and Stanford has 44.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Southwick Green and Stanford?

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

      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 Southwick Green or Stanford on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Southwick Green and Stanford. 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.