Buckingham vs East Preston and Kingston
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Buckingham vs East Preston and Kingston 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 East Preston and Kingston?
Buckingham has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) and recorded 92 crimes in the last 12 months. East Preston and Kingston has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) with 247 crimes. Buckingham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Buckingham vs East Preston and Kingston?
Buckingham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. East Preston and Kingston shows -16.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Buckingham and East Preston and Kingston?
In Buckingham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (43 incidents). In East Preston and Kingston, it is Violent Crime (86 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Buckingham and East Preston and Kingston?
Buckingham recorded 14 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while East Preston and Kingston recorded 50. 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 East Preston and Kingston?
Violent crime in Buckingham totalled 43 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 86 in East Preston and Kingston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Buckingham and East Preston and Kingston in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Buckingham recorded 86 crimes (now 92, a change of +7%). East Preston and Kingston recorded 295 crimes previously (now 247, -16.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Buckingham and East Preston and Kingston?
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 East Preston and Kingston has 41.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Buckingham and East Preston and Kingston?
Buckingham falls within the Sussex Police boundary. East Preston and Kingston 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 East Preston and Kingston?
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 East Preston and Kingston on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Buckingham and East Preston and Kingston. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.