East Dean vs Maze Hill

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    85/100
    East Dean Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      59/100
      Maze Hill Sussex Police

      East Dean vs Maze Hill Results

      A
      85/100
      Very Safe
      East Dean
      Sussex Police
      72 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.3% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      59/100
      Average
      Maze Hill
      Sussex Police
      293 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      45% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Dean
      B Maze Hill
      Safety Score
      85/100 Very Safe
      59/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      72
      293
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      83
      293
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.3%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      45%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Dean
      B Maze Hill
      Violent Crime
      15 ↓35%
      140 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      22 ↓4%
      39 ↓26%
      Other Theft
      3 ↓67%
      31 ↑48%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↑40%
      15 ↓40%
      Burglary
      4 ↑300%
      5 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      5 ↑67%
      22 ↓12%
      Drugs
      0
      8 ↑14%
      Public Order
      7 ↑0%
      21 ↓13%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑200%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓33%
      6 ↑200%
      Overall Verdict
      A East Dean is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 59/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Dean safer than Maze Hill?

      East Dean has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 72 crimes in the last 12 months. Maze Hill has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) with 293 crimes. East Dean scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Dean vs Maze Hill?

      East Dean shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Maze Hill shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in East Dean and Maze Hill?

      In East Dean, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (22 incidents). In Maze Hill, it is Violent Crime (140 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between East Dean and Maze Hill?

      East Dean recorded 22 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Maze Hill recorded 39. 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 East Dean vs Maze Hill?

      Violent crime in East Dean totalled 15 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 140 in Maze Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Dean and Maze Hill in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Dean recorded 83 crimes (now 72, a change of -13.3%). Maze Hill recorded 293 crimes previously (now 293, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Dean and Maze Hill?

      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. East Dean has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Maze Hill has 45%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Dean and Maze Hill?

      East Dean falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Maze Hill 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 East Dean and Maze Hill?

      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 East Dean or Maze Hill on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.