Buckingham vs Chiddingly and East Hoathly

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    84/100
    Buckingham Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      77/100
      Chiddingly and East Hoathly Sussex Police

      Buckingham vs Chiddingly and East Hoathly Results

      A
      84/100
      Safe
      Buckingham
      Sussex Police
      92 crimes / 12m
      ↑7% trend
      100% resolved
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      VS
      B
      77/100
      Safe
      Chiddingly and East Hoathly
      Sussex Police
      135 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.6% trend
      41.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Buckingham
      B Chiddingly and East Hoathly
      Safety Score
      84/100 Safe
      77/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      92
      135
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      86
      151
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7%
      ↓10.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      100%
      41.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Buckingham
      B Chiddingly and East Hoathly
      Violent Crime
      43 ↑26%
      58 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      14 ↓52%
      11 ↓35%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓13%
      18 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↑25%
      6 ↓14%
      Burglary
      5 ↑400%
      16 ↑78%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      5 ↑0%
      9 ↓47%
      Drugs
      1
      1 ↓67%
      Public Order
      7 ↑600%
      11 ↓8%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      3 ↑0%
      3 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Buckingham is the safer choice — scoring 84/100 vs 77/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Buckingham safer than Chiddingly and East Hoathly?

      Buckingham has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) and recorded 92 crimes in the last 12 months. Chiddingly and East Hoathly has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) with 135 crimes. Buckingham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Buckingham vs Chiddingly and East Hoathly?

      Buckingham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Chiddingly and East Hoathly shows -10.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Buckingham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (43 incidents). In Chiddingly and East Hoathly, it is Violent Crime (58 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Buckingham recorded 14 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Chiddingly and East Hoathly recorded 11. 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 Chiddingly and East Hoathly?

      Violent crime in Buckingham totalled 43 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 58 in Chiddingly and East Hoathly. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Buckingham recorded 86 crimes (now 92, a change of +7%). Chiddingly and East Hoathly recorded 151 crimes previously (now 135, -10.6%).

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

      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 Chiddingly and East Hoathly has 41.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Buckingham and Chiddingly and East Hoathly?

      Buckingham falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Chiddingly and East Hoathly 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 Chiddingly and East Hoathly?

      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 Chiddingly and East Hoathly on a crime map?

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

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