Buckingham vs Viaduct

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
      13/100
      Viaduct Sussex Police

      Buckingham vs Viaduct Results

      A
      84/100
      Safe
      Buckingham
      Sussex Police
      92 crimes / 12m
      ↑7% trend
      100% resolved
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      VS
      B
      13/100
      High Crime
      Viaduct
      Sussex Police
      849 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.7% trend
      30% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Buckingham
      B Viaduct
      Safety Score
      84/100 Safe
      13/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      92
      849
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      86
      940
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7%
      ↓9.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      100%
      30%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Buckingham
      B Viaduct
      Violent Crime
      43 ↑26%
      285 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      14 ↓52%
      161 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓13%
      48 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↑25%
      25 ↓19%
      Burglary
      5 ↑400%
      32 ↓3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      5 ↑0%
      44 ↓38%
      Drugs
      1
      53 ↓13%
      Public Order
      7 ↑600%
      82 ↓9%
      Robbery
      0
      12 ↑20%
      Shoplifting
      0
      58 ↓19%
      Theft from Person
      1
      11 ↓15%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      9 ↓47%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      14 ↓26%
      Other Crime
      3 ↑0%
      15 ↓6%
      Overall Verdict
      A Buckingham is the safer choice — scoring 84/100 vs 13/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Buckingham safer than Viaduct?

      Buckingham has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) and recorded 92 crimes in the last 12 months. Viaduct has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) with 849 crimes. Buckingham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Buckingham vs Viaduct?

      Buckingham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Viaduct shows -9.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Buckingham and Viaduct?

      In Buckingham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (43 incidents). In Viaduct, it is Violent Crime (285 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Buckingham and Viaduct?

      Buckingham recorded 14 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Viaduct recorded 161. 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 Viaduct?

      Violent crime in Buckingham totalled 43 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 285 in Viaduct. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Buckingham recorded 86 crimes (now 92, a change of +7%). Viaduct recorded 940 crimes previously (now 849, -9.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Buckingham and Viaduct?

      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 Viaduct has 30%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Buckingham and Viaduct?

      Buckingham falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Viaduct 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 Viaduct?

      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 Viaduct on a crime map?

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