Southwick Green vs Yapton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Southwick Green Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      20/100
      Yapton Sussex Police

      Southwick Green vs Yapton Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Southwick Green
      Sussex Police
      317 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.9% trend
      22.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      20/100
      High Crime
      Yapton
      Sussex Police
      767 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.1% trend
      28.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Southwick Green
      B Yapton
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      20/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      317
      767
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      344
      744
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.9%
      ↑3.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.6%
      28.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Southwick Green
      B Yapton
      Violent Crime
      87 ↓7%
      236 ↑29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      45 ↓21%
      165 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      21 ↑31%
      40 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↑17%
      46 ↑2%
      Burglary
      14 ↑27%
      21 ↓65%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      29 ↑21%
      64 ↓11%
      Drugs
      8 ↑0%
      17 ↓6%
      Public Order
      30 ↑58%
      43 ↓16%
      Robbery
      6
      9 ↑80%
      Shoplifting
      45 ↓46%
      39 ↓15%
      Theft from Person
      0
      5
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓33%
      4 ↓60%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑150%
      11 ↑83%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓50%
      67 ↑139%
      Overall Verdict
      A Southwick Green is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 20/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Southwick Green safer than Yapton?

      Southwick Green has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 317 crimes in the last 12 months. Yapton has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) with 767 crimes. Southwick Green scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Southwick Green vs Yapton?

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

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

      In Southwick Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (87 incidents). In Yapton, it is Violent Crime (236 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Southwick Green recorded 45 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Yapton recorded 165. 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 Yapton?

      Violent crime in Southwick Green totalled 87 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 236 in Yapton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Southwick Green and Yapton 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%). Yapton recorded 744 crimes previously (now 767, +3.1%).

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

      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 Yapton has 28.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Southwick Green and Yapton?

      Southwick Green falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Yapton 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 Yapton?

      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 Yapton on a crime map?

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

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