Buckingham vs Uckfield Ridgewood

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    84/100
    Buckingham Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      Uckfield Ridgewood Sussex Police

      Buckingham vs Uckfield Ridgewood Results

      A
      84/100
      Safe
      Buckingham
      Sussex Police
      92 crimes / 12m
      ↑7% trend
      100% resolved
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      VS
      B
      68/100
      Safe
      Uckfield Ridgewood
      Sussex Police
      187 crimes / 12m
      ↑47.2% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Buckingham
      B Uckfield Ridgewood
      Safety Score
      84/100 Safe
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      92
      187
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      86
      127
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7%
      ↑47.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      100%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Buckingham
      B Uckfield Ridgewood
      Violent Crime
      43 ↑26%
      51 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      14 ↓52%
      40 ↑186%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓13%
      5 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↑25%
      4 ↓50%
      Burglary
      5 ↑400%
      8 ↑60%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      5 ↑0%
      11 ↓8%
      Drugs
      1
      3 ↑200%
      Public Order
      7 ↑600%
      15 ↑15%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      0
      44 ↑214%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      3 ↑0%
      1 ↓80%
      Overall Verdict
      A Buckingham is the safer choice — scoring 84/100 vs 68/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Buckingham safer than Uckfield Ridgewood?

      Buckingham has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) and recorded 92 crimes in the last 12 months. Uckfield Ridgewood has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 187 crimes. Buckingham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Buckingham vs Uckfield Ridgewood?

      Buckingham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Uckfield Ridgewood shows +47.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Buckingham and Uckfield Ridgewood?

      In Buckingham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (43 incidents). In Uckfield Ridgewood, it is Violent Crime (51 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Buckingham and Uckfield Ridgewood?

      Buckingham recorded 14 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Uckfield Ridgewood recorded 40. 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 Uckfield Ridgewood?

      Violent crime in Buckingham totalled 43 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 51 in Uckfield Ridgewood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Buckingham and Uckfield Ridgewood in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Buckingham recorded 86 crimes (now 92, a change of +7%). Uckfield Ridgewood recorded 127 crimes previously (now 187, +47.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Buckingham and Uckfield Ridgewood?

      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 Uckfield Ridgewood has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Buckingham and Uckfield Ridgewood?

      Buckingham falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Uckfield Ridgewood 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 Uckfield Ridgewood?

      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 Uckfield Ridgewood on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Buckingham and Uckfield Ridgewood. 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.