Buxted and Maresfield vs Cowden and Hever

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    81/100
    Buxted and Maresfield Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      91/100
      Cowden and Hever Kent Police

      Buxted and Maresfield vs Cowden and Hever Results

      A
      81/100
      Safe
      Buxted and Maresfield
      Sussex Police
      101 crimes / 12m
      ↓56.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      91/100
      Very Safe
      Cowden and Hever
      Kent Police
      51 crimes / 12m
      ↓45.2% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Buxted and Maresfield
      B Cowden and Hever
      Safety Score
      81/100 Safe
      91/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      101
      51
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      231
      93
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓56.3%
      ↓45.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Buxted and Maresfield
      B Cowden and Hever
      Violent Crime
      32 ↓61%
      14 ↓66%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      32 ↓6%
      13 ↓13%
      Other Theft
      10 ↓38%
      6 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓88%
      3 ↓57%
      Burglary
      4 ↓73%
      6 ↑200%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      5 ↓74%
      3 ↓75%
      Drugs
      1 ↓50%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      12 ↓14%
      3 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓80%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Cowden and Hever is the safer choice — scoring 91/100 vs 81/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Buxted and Maresfield safer than Cowden and Hever?

      Buxted and Maresfield has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) and recorded 101 crimes in the last 12 months. Cowden and Hever has a safety score of 91/100 (Very Safe) with 51 crimes. Cowden and Hever scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Buxted and Maresfield vs Cowden and Hever?

      Buxted and Maresfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -56.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Cowden and Hever shows -45.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Buxted and Maresfield and Cowden and Hever?

      In Buxted and Maresfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (32 incidents). In Cowden and Hever, it is Violent Crime (14 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Buxted and Maresfield and Cowden and Hever?

      Buxted and Maresfield recorded 32 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cowden and Hever recorded 13. 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 Buxted and Maresfield vs Cowden and Hever?

      Violent crime in Buxted and Maresfield totalled 32 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 14 in Cowden and Hever. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Buxted and Maresfield and Cowden and Hever in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Buxted and Maresfield recorded 231 crimes (now 101, a change of -56.3%). Cowden and Hever recorded 93 crimes previously (now 51, -45.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Buxted and Maresfield and Cowden and Hever?

      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. Buxted and Maresfield has a resolution rate of 0% and Cowden and Hever has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Buxted and Maresfield and Cowden and Hever?

      Buxted and Maresfield falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Cowden and Hever is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Buxted and Maresfield and Cowden and Hever?

      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 Buxted and Maresfield or Cowden and Hever on a crime map?

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

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