Broadfield vs Maze Hill

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Broadfield Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      59/100
      Maze Hill Sussex Police

      Broadfield vs Maze Hill Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Broadfield
      Sussex Police
      1,371 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.9% trend
      26.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      59/100
      Average
      Maze Hill
      Sussex Police
      293 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      45% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Broadfield
      B Maze Hill
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      59/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,371
      293
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,383
      293
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.9%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.5%
      45%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Broadfield
      B Maze Hill
      Violent Crime
      527 ↑5%
      140 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      217 ↓14%
      39 ↓26%
      Other Theft
      88 ↓1%
      31 ↑48%
      Vehicle Crime
      51 ↓38%
      15 ↓40%
      Burglary
      17 ↓45%
      5 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      98 ↓24%
      22 ↓12%
      Drugs
      156 ↑346%
      8 ↑14%
      Public Order
      106 ↓28%
      21 ↓13%
      Robbery
      10 ↑25%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      41 ↓16%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑67%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      22 ↓12%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      28 ↑4%
      6 ↑200%
      Overall Verdict
      B Maze Hill is the safer choice — scoring 59/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Broadfield safer than Maze Hill?

      Broadfield has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,371 crimes in the last 12 months. Maze Hill has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) with 293 crimes. Maze Hill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Broadfield vs Maze Hill?

      Broadfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Maze Hill shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Broadfield and Maze Hill?

      In Broadfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (527 incidents). In Maze Hill, it is Violent Crime (140 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Broadfield and Maze Hill?

      Broadfield recorded 217 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Maze Hill recorded 39. 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 Broadfield vs Maze Hill?

      Violent crime in Broadfield totalled 527 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 140 in Maze Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Broadfield and Maze Hill in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Broadfield recorded 1,383 crimes (now 1,371, a change of -0.9%). Maze Hill recorded 293 crimes previously (now 293, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Broadfield and Maze Hill?

      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. Broadfield has a resolution rate of 26.5% and Maze Hill has 45%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Broadfield and Maze Hill?

      Broadfield falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Maze Hill 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 Broadfield and Maze Hill?

      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 Broadfield or Maze Hill on a crime map?

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

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