Buckingham vs Central Hove
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Buckingham vs Central Hove 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 Buckingham safer than Central Hove?
Buckingham has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) and recorded 92 crimes in the last 12 months. Central Hove has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 1,233 crimes. Buckingham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Buckingham vs Central Hove?
Buckingham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Central Hove shows -0.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Buckingham and Central Hove?
In Buckingham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (43 incidents). In Central Hove, it is Shoplifting (304 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Buckingham and Central Hove?
Buckingham recorded 14 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Central Hove recorded 208. 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 Central Hove?
Violent crime in Buckingham totalled 43 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 243 in Central Hove. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Buckingham and Central Hove in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Buckingham recorded 86 crimes (now 92, a change of +7%). Central Hove recorded 1,236 crimes previously (now 1,233, -0.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Buckingham and Central Hove?
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 100% and Central Hove has 49.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Buckingham and Central Hove?
Buckingham falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Central Hove 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 Buckingham and Central Hove?
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 Central Hove on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Buckingham and Central Hove. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.