Buckingham vs Crockenhill and Well Hill

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    71/100
    Buckingham Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      83/100
      Crockenhill and Well Hill Kent Police

      Buckingham vs Crockenhill and Well Hill Results

      A
      71/100
      Safe
      Buckingham
      Sussex Police
      128 crimes / 12m
      ↑66.2% trend
      30% resolved
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      VS
      B
      83/100
      Safe
      Crockenhill and Well Hill
      Kent Police
      77 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.4% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Buckingham
      B Crockenhill and Well Hill
      Safety Score
      71/100 Safe
      83/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      128
      77
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      77
      90
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑66.2%
      ↓14.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Buckingham
      B Crockenhill and Well Hill
      Violent Crime
      43 ↑30%
      24 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      31 ↑55%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      11 ↑175%
      5 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↑33%
      18 ↑50%
      Burglary
      7 ↑75%
      4 ↓43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      14 ↑133%
      15 ↓17%
      Drugs
      2
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      11 ↑267%
      2 ↓71%
      Shoplifting
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      2
      Other Crime
      2 ↓33%
      3 ↓63%
      Overall Verdict
      B Crockenhill and Well Hill is the safer choice — scoring 83/100 vs 71/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Buckingham safer than Crockenhill and Well Hill?

      Buckingham has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 128 crimes in the last 12 months. Crockenhill and Well Hill has a safety score of 83/100 (Safe) with 77 crimes. Crockenhill and Well Hill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Buckingham vs Crockenhill and Well Hill?

      Buckingham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +66.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Crockenhill and Well Hill shows -14.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Buckingham and Crockenhill and Well Hill?

      In Buckingham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (43 incidents). In Crockenhill and Well Hill, it is Violent Crime (24 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Buckingham and Crockenhill and Well Hill?

      Buckingham recorded 31 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Crockenhill and Well Hill recorded 0. 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 Buckingham vs Crockenhill and Well Hill?

      Violent crime in Buckingham totalled 43 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 24 in Crockenhill and Well Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Buckingham and Crockenhill and Well Hill in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Buckingham recorded 77 crimes (now 128, a change of +66.2%). Crockenhill and Well Hill recorded 90 crimes previously (now 77, -14.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Buckingham and Crockenhill and Well 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. Buckingham has a resolution rate of 30% and Crockenhill and Well Hill has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Buckingham and Crockenhill and Well Hill?

      Buckingham falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Crockenhill and Well Hill is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Buckingham and Crockenhill and Well 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 Buckingham or Crockenhill and Well Hill on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Buckingham and Crockenhill and Well 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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