Buxted and Maresfield vs Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    77/100
    Buxted and Maresfield Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      79/100
      Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes Sussex Police

      Buxted and Maresfield vs Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes Results

      A
      77/100
      Safe
      Buxted and Maresfield
      Sussex Police
      153 crimes / 12m
      ↓30.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      79/100
      Safe
      Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes
      Sussex Police
      102 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Buxted and Maresfield
      B Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes
      Safety Score
      77/100 Safe
      79/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      153
      102
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      219
      124
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓30.1%
      ↓17.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Buxted and Maresfield
      B Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes
      Violent Crime
      50 ↓32%
      40 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      43 ↑30%
      28 ↑115%
      Other Theft
      16 ↑7%
      7 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓86%
      3 ↓80%
      Burglary
      8 ↓38%
      2 ↓78%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      7 ↓68%
      10 ↓58%
      Drugs
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      18 ↑64%
      7 ↑40%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓88%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓75%
      4 ↑300%
      Overall Verdict
      B Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 77/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Buxted and Maresfield safer than Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes?

      Buxted and Maresfield has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) and recorded 153 crimes in the last 12 months. Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 102 crimes. Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Buxted and Maresfield vs Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes?

      Buxted and Maresfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -30.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes shows -17.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Buxted and Maresfield and Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes?

      In Buxted and Maresfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (50 incidents). In Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes, it is Violent Crime (40 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Buxted and Maresfield and Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes?

      Buxted and Maresfield recorded 43 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes recorded 28. 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 Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes?

      Violent crime in Buxted and Maresfield totalled 50 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 40 in Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Buxted and Maresfield and Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Buxted and Maresfield recorded 219 crimes (now 153, a change of -30.1%). Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes recorded 124 crimes previously (now 102, -17.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Buxted and Maresfield and Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes?

      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 Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Buxted and Maresfield and Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes?

      Buxted and Maresfield falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes 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 Buxted and Maresfield and Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes?

      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 Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Buxted and Maresfield and Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes. 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.