Buckingham vs Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    84/100
    Buckingham Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      39/100
      Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory Sussex Police

      Buckingham vs Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory Results

      A
      84/100
      Safe
      Buckingham
      Sussex Police
      92 crimes / 12m
      ↑7% trend
      100% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      39/100
      Below Average
      Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory
      Sussex Police
      598 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.4% trend
      39.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Buckingham
      B Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory
      Safety Score
      84/100 Safe
      39/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      92
      598
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      86
      660
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7%
      ↓9.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      100%
      39.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Buckingham
      B Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory
      Violent Crime
      43 ↑26%
      185 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      14 ↓52%
      112 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓13%
      34 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↑25%
      3 ↓70%
      Burglary
      5 ↑400%
      9 ↓40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      5 ↑0%
      45 ↑0%
      Drugs
      1
      29 ↓15%
      Public Order
      7 ↑600%
      57 ↓14%
      Robbery
      0
      8 ↑700%
      Shoplifting
      0
      95 ↓2%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      11 ↓8%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      5 ↓55%
      Other Crime
      3 ↑0%
      5 ↓44%
      Overall Verdict
      A Buckingham is the safer choice — scoring 84/100 vs 39/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Buckingham safer than Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory?

      Buckingham has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) and recorded 92 crimes in the last 12 months. Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) with 598 crimes. Buckingham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Buckingham vs Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory?

      Buckingham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory shows -9.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Buckingham and Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory?

      In Buckingham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (43 incidents). In Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory, it is Violent Crime (185 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Buckingham and Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory?

      Buckingham recorded 14 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory recorded 112. 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 Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory?

      Violent crime in Buckingham totalled 43 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 185 in Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Buckingham and Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Buckingham recorded 86 crimes (now 92, a change of +7%). Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory recorded 660 crimes previously (now 598, -9.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Buckingham and Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory?

      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 Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory has 39.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Buckingham and Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory?

      Buckingham falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory 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 Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory?

      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 Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory on a crime map?

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

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