Buxted and Maresfield vs Kings Park and Kingsmere
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Buxted and Maresfield vs Kings Park and Kingsmere 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 Kings Park and Kingsmere?
Buxted and Maresfield has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 240 crimes in the last 12 months. Kings Park and Kingsmere has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 61 crimes. Kings Park and Kingsmere scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Buxted and Maresfield vs Kings Park and Kingsmere?
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. Kings Park and Kingsmere shows +8.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Buxted and Maresfield and Kings Park and Kingsmere?
In Buxted and Maresfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (81 incidents). In Kings Park and Kingsmere, it is Violent Crime (26 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Buxted and Maresfield and Kings Park and Kingsmere?
Buxted and Maresfield recorded 57 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kings Park and Kingsmere recorded 15. 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 Kings Park and Kingsmere?
Violent crime in Buxted and Maresfield totalled 81 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 26 in Kings Park and Kingsmere. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Buxted and Maresfield and Kings Park and Kingsmere 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%). Kings Park and Kingsmere recorded 56 crimes previously (now 61, +8.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Buxted and Maresfield and Kings Park and Kingsmere?
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 Kings Park and Kingsmere has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Buxted and Maresfield and Kings Park and Kingsmere?
Buxted and Maresfield falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Kings Park and Kingsmere 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 Kings Park and Kingsmere?
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 Kings Park and Kingsmere on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Buxted and Maresfield and Kings Park and Kingsmere. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.