Buxted and Maresfield vs Donnington

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    66/100
    Buxted and Maresfield Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      75/100
      Donnington Sussex Police

      Buxted and Maresfield vs Donnington Results

      A
      66/100
      Safe
      Buxted and Maresfield
      Sussex Police
      240 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.2% trend
      36.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      75/100
      Safe
      Donnington
      Sussex Police
      155 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.7% trend
      70% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Buxted and Maresfield
      B Donnington
      Safety Score
      66/100 Safe
      75/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      240
      155
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      226
      140
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.2%
      ↑10.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.8%
      70%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Buxted and Maresfield
      B Donnington
      Violent Crime
      81 ↑14%
      53 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      57 ↑43%
      27 ↑69%
      Other Theft
      22 ↑10%
      10 ↓41%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↓54%
      6 ↓40%
      Burglary
      12 ↓14%
      7 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      15 ↓21%
      25 ↑213%
      Drugs
      3 ↑200%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      20 ↑18%
      11 ↓35%
      Robbery
      0
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      7 ↑75%
      4 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      3
      Other Crime
      8 ↓27%
      4 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Donnington is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 66/100 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 Donnington?

      Buxted and Maresfield has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 240 crimes in the last 12 months. Donnington has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 155 crimes. Donnington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Buxted and Maresfield vs Donnington?

      Buxted and Maresfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Donnington shows +10.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Buxted and Maresfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (81 incidents). In Donnington, it is Violent Crime (53 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Buxted and Maresfield recorded 57 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Donnington recorded 27. 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 Donnington?

      Violent crime in Buxted and Maresfield totalled 81 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 53 in Donnington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Buxted and Maresfield recorded 226 crimes (now 240, a change of +6.2%). Donnington recorded 140 crimes previously (now 155, +10.7%).

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

      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 36.8% and Donnington has 70%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Buxted and Maresfield and Donnington?

      Buxted and Maresfield falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Donnington 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 Donnington?

      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 Donnington on a crime map?

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

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