Ashdown vs Buxted and Maresfield
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Ashdown vs Buxted and Maresfield Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ashdown safer than Buxted and Maresfield?
Ashdown has a safety score of 36/100 (Below Average) and recorded 558 crimes in the last 12 months. Buxted and Maresfield has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 240 crimes. Buxted and Maresfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Ashdown vs Buxted and Maresfield?
Ashdown shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Buxted and Maresfield shows +6.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Ashdown and Buxted and Maresfield?
In Ashdown, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (194 incidents). In Buxted and Maresfield, it is Violent Crime (81 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ashdown and Buxted and Maresfield?
Ashdown recorded 81 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Buxted and Maresfield recorded 57. 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 Ashdown vs Buxted and Maresfield?
Violent crime in Ashdown totalled 194 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 81 in Buxted and Maresfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Ashdown and Buxted and Maresfield in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ashdown recorded 519 crimes (now 558, a change of +7.5%). Buxted and Maresfield recorded 226 crimes previously (now 240, +6.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ashdown and Buxted and Maresfield?
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. Ashdown has a resolution rate of 34% and Buxted and Maresfield has 36.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Ashdown and Buxted and Maresfield?
Ashdown falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Buxted and Maresfield 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 Ashdown and Buxted and Maresfield?
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 Ashdown or Buxted and Maresfield on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ashdown and Buxted and Maresfield. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.