Buxted and Maresfield vs East Dean
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Buxted and Maresfield vs East Dean Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Buxted and Maresfield safer than East Dean?
Buxted and Maresfield has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 240 crimes in the last 12 months. East Dean has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) with 72 crimes. East Dean scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Buxted and Maresfield vs East Dean?
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. East Dean shows -13.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Buxted and Maresfield and East Dean?
In Buxted and Maresfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (81 incidents). In East Dean, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (22 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Buxted and Maresfield and East Dean?
Buxted and Maresfield recorded 57 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while East Dean recorded 22. 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 East Dean?
Violent crime in Buxted and Maresfield totalled 81 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 15 in East Dean. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Buxted and Maresfield and East Dean 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%). East Dean recorded 83 crimes previously (now 72, -13.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Buxted and Maresfield and East Dean?
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 East Dean has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Buxted and Maresfield and East Dean?
Buxted and Maresfield falls within the Sussex Police boundary. East Dean 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 East Dean?
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 East Dean on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Buxted and Maresfield and East Dean. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.