Buxted and Maresfield vs Rotherfield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    77/100
    Buxted and Maresfield Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      73/100
      Rotherfield Sussex Police

      Buxted and Maresfield vs Rotherfield Results

      A
      77/100
      Safe
      Buxted and Maresfield
      Sussex Police
      153 crimes / 12m
      ↓30.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      73/100
      Safe
      Rotherfield
      Sussex Police
      121 crimes / 12m
      ↑72.9% trend
      38.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Buxted and Maresfield
      B Rotherfield
      Safety Score
      77/100 Safe
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      153
      121
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      219
      70
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓30.1%
      ↑72.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      38.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Buxted and Maresfield
      B Rotherfield
      Violent Crime
      50 ↓32%
      41 ↑105%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      43 ↑30%
      24 ↑300%
      Other Theft
      16 ↑7%
      6 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓86%
      3 ↓25%
      Burglary
      8 ↓38%
      5 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      7 ↓68%
      19 ↑73%
      Drugs
      2 ↑100%
      3 ↑200%
      Public Order
      18 ↑64%
      12 ↑20%
      Robbery
      0
      2
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓88%
      5 ↑400%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓75%
      1 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Buxted and Maresfield safer than Rotherfield?

      Buxted and Maresfield has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) and recorded 153 crimes in the last 12 months. Rotherfield has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 121 crimes. Buxted and Maresfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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. Rotherfield shows +72.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Buxted and Maresfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (50 incidents). In Rotherfield, it is Violent Crime (41 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Buxted and Maresfield recorded 43 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rotherfield recorded 24. 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 Rotherfield?

      Violent crime in Buxted and Maresfield totalled 50 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 41 in Rotherfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Buxted and Maresfield and Rotherfield 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%). Rotherfield recorded 70 crimes previously (now 121, +72.9%).

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

      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 Rotherfield has 38.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Buxted and Maresfield and Rotherfield?

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

      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 Rotherfield on a crime map?

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

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