Buxted and Maresfield vs Seaford Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    66/100
    Buxted and Maresfield Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      56/100
      Seaford Central Sussex Police

      Buxted and Maresfield vs Seaford Central 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
      56/100
      Average
      Seaford Central
      Sussex Police
      444 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.6% trend
      35% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Buxted and Maresfield
      B Seaford Central
      Safety Score
      66/100 Safe
      56/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      240
      444
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      226
      502
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.2%
      ↓11.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.8%
      35%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Buxted and Maresfield
      B Seaford Central
      Violent Crime
      81 ↑14%
      110 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      57 ↑43%
      69 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      22 ↑10%
      15 ↓66%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↓54%
      10 ↓29%
      Burglary
      12 ↓14%
      5 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      15 ↓21%
      31 ↑35%
      Drugs
      3 ↑200%
      13 ↑18%
      Public Order
      20 ↑18%
      46 ↑7%
      Robbery
      0
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      7 ↑75%
      123 ↓22%
      Theft from Person
      0
      5
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      3 ↓57%
      Other Crime
      8 ↓27%
      10 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      A Buxted and Maresfield is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 56/100 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 Seaford Central?

      Buxted and Maresfield has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 240 crimes in the last 12 months. Seaford Central has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) with 444 crimes. Buxted and Maresfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Buxted and Maresfield vs Seaford Central?

      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. Seaford Central shows -11.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Buxted and Maresfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (81 incidents). In Seaford Central, it is Shoplifting (123 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Buxted and Maresfield recorded 57 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Seaford Central recorded 69. 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 Seaford Central?

      Violent crime in Buxted and Maresfield totalled 81 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 110 in Seaford Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Buxted and Maresfield and Seaford Central 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%). Seaford Central recorded 502 crimes previously (now 444, -11.6%).

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

      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 Seaford Central has 35%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Buxted and Maresfield and Seaford Central?

      Buxted and Maresfield falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Seaford Central 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 Seaford Central?

      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 Seaford Central on a crime map?

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

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