Buckingham vs Summerdown and Saffrons

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    84/100
    Buckingham Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      80/100
      Summerdown and Saffrons Sussex Police

      Buckingham vs Summerdown and Saffrons Results

      A
      84/100
      Safe
      Buckingham
      Sussex Police
      92 crimes / 12m
      ↑7% trend
      100% resolved
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      VS
      B
      80/100
      Safe
      Summerdown and Saffrons
      Sussex Police
      86 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.4% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Buckingham
      B Summerdown and Saffrons
      Safety Score
      84/100 Safe
      80/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      92
      86
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      86
      84
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7%
      ↑2.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      100%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Buckingham
      B Summerdown and Saffrons
      Violent Crime
      43 ↑26%
      23 ↓15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      14 ↓52%
      17 ↑13%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓13%
      6 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↑25%
      9 ↑50%
      Burglary
      5 ↑400%
      7 ↓53%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      5 ↑0%
      8 ↑33%
      Drugs
      1
      1 ↓50%
      Public Order
      7 ↑600%
      6 ↑20%
      Robbery
      0
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      0
      Other Crime
      3 ↑0%
      4 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Buckingham safer than Summerdown and Saffrons?

      Buckingham has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) and recorded 92 crimes in the last 12 months. Summerdown and Saffrons has a safety score of 80/100 (Safe) with 86 crimes. Buckingham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Buckingham vs Summerdown and Saffrons?

      Buckingham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Summerdown and Saffrons shows +2.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Buckingham and Summerdown and Saffrons?

      In Buckingham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (43 incidents). In Summerdown and Saffrons, it is Violent Crime (23 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Buckingham and Summerdown and Saffrons?

      Buckingham recorded 14 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Summerdown and Saffrons recorded 17. 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 Summerdown and Saffrons?

      Violent crime in Buckingham totalled 43 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 23 in Summerdown and Saffrons. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Buckingham and Summerdown and Saffrons in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Buckingham recorded 86 crimes (now 92, a change of +7%). Summerdown and Saffrons recorded 84 crimes previously (now 86, +2.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Buckingham and Summerdown and Saffrons?

      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 Summerdown and Saffrons has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Buckingham and Summerdown and Saffrons?

      Buckingham falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Summerdown and Saffrons 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 Summerdown and Saffrons?

      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 Summerdown and Saffrons on a crime map?

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

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