Buckingham vs Chichester East

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    84/100
    Buckingham Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Chichester East Sussex Police

      Buckingham vs Chichester East Results

      A
      84/100
      Safe
      Buckingham
      Sussex Police
      92 crimes / 12m
      ↑7% trend
      100% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Chichester East
      Sussex Police
      1,488 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.5% trend
      42.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Buckingham
      B Chichester East
      Safety Score
      84/100 Safe
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      92
      1,488
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      86
      1,411
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7%
      ↑5.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      100%
      42.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Buckingham
      B Chichester East
      Violent Crime
      43 ↑26%
      415 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      14 ↓52%
      222 ↑13%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓13%
      69 ↓1%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↑25%
      28 ↓28%
      Burglary
      5 ↑400%
      22 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      5 ↑0%
      105 ↑15%
      Drugs
      1
      35 ↑35%
      Public Order
      7 ↑600%
      137 ↑27%
      Robbery
      0
      23 ↑283%
      Shoplifting
      0
      375 ↑4%
      Theft from Person
      1
      6 ↑20%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      11 ↓21%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      20 ↑5%
      Other Crime
      3 ↑0%
      20 ↑11%
      Overall Verdict
      A Buckingham is the safer choice — scoring 84/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Buckingham safer than Chichester East?

      Buckingham has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) and recorded 92 crimes in the last 12 months. Chichester East has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,488 crimes. Buckingham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Buckingham vs Chichester East?

      Buckingham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Chichester East shows +5.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Buckingham and Chichester East?

      In Buckingham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (43 incidents). In Chichester East, it is Violent Crime (415 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Buckingham and Chichester East?

      Buckingham recorded 14 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Chichester East recorded 222. 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 Chichester East?

      Violent crime in Buckingham totalled 43 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 415 in Chichester East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Buckingham and Chichester East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Buckingham recorded 86 crimes (now 92, a change of +7%). Chichester East recorded 1,411 crimes previously (now 1,488, +5.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Buckingham and Chichester East?

      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 Chichester East has 42.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Buckingham and Chichester East?

      Buckingham falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Chichester East 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 Chichester East?

      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 Chichester East on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.