Seaford West vs Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Seaford West Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      29/100
      Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean Sussex Police

      Seaford West vs Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Seaford West
      Sussex Police
      159 crimes / 12m
      ↑29.3% trend
      19% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      29/100
      Below Average
      Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean
      Sussex Police
      544 crimes / 12m
      ↑85.7% trend
      26.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Seaford West
      B Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      29/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      159
      544
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      123
      293
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑29.3%
      ↑85.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19%
      26.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Seaford West
      B Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean
      Violent Crime
      68 ↑48%
      234 ↑81%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      40 ↑54%
      118 ↑162%
      Other Theft
      11 ↓21%
      31 ↑7%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓17%
      7 ↓36%
      Burglary
      5 ↑150%
      19 ↑850%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      8 ↓43%
      35 ↑35%
      Drugs
      3 ↑50%
      10 ↑150%
      Public Order
      10 ↑25%
      43 ↑126%
      Robbery
      1
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      2
      20 ↑150%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      7 ↑17%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑0%
      14 ↑27%
      Overall Verdict
      A Seaford West is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 29/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Seaford West safer than Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean?

      Seaford West has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 159 crimes in the last 12 months. Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) with 544 crimes. Seaford West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Seaford West vs Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean?

      Seaford West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +29.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean shows +85.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Seaford West and Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean?

      In Seaford West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (68 incidents). In Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean, it is Violent Crime (234 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Seaford West and Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean?

      Seaford West recorded 40 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean recorded 118. 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 Seaford West vs Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean?

      Violent crime in Seaford West totalled 68 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 234 in Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Seaford West and Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Seaford West recorded 123 crimes (now 159, a change of +29.3%). Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean recorded 293 crimes previously (now 544, +85.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Seaford West and Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean?

      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. Seaford West has a resolution rate of 19% and Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean has 26.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Seaford West and Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean?

      Seaford West falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean 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 Seaford West and Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean?

      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 Seaford West or Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Seaford West and Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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