Kewhurst vs Mayfield

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    71/100
    Kewhurst Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      79/100
      Mayfield Sussex Police

      Kewhurst vs Mayfield Results

      A
      71/100
      Safe
      Kewhurst
      Sussex Police
      171 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.9% trend
      27.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      79/100
      Safe
      Mayfield
      Sussex Police
      75 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.4% trend
      40% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kewhurst
      B Mayfield
      Safety Score
      71/100 Safe
      79/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      171
      75
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      178
      65
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.9%
      ↑15.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.3%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kewhurst
      B Mayfield
      Violent Crime
      76 ↑21%
      26 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      35 ↓26%
      10 ↑25%
      Other Theft
      12 ↓20%
      6 ↑20%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓64%
      3 ↓40%
      Burglary
      1 ↓83%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↑23%
      8 ↓20%
      Drugs
      2 ↑100%
      3
      Public Order
      14 ↑17%
      6 ↑0%
      Robbery
      2
      0
      Shoplifting
      5 ↑0%
      1
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      3
      Other Crime
      1 ↓50%
      5 ↑150%
      Overall Verdict
      B Mayfield is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 71/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kewhurst safer than Mayfield?

      Kewhurst has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 171 crimes in the last 12 months. Mayfield has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 75 crimes. Mayfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kewhurst vs Mayfield?

      Kewhurst shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Mayfield shows +15.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kewhurst and Mayfield?

      In Kewhurst, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (76 incidents). In Mayfield, it is Violent Crime (26 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kewhurst and Mayfield?

      Kewhurst recorded 35 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Mayfield recorded 10. 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 Kewhurst vs Mayfield?

      Violent crime in Kewhurst totalled 76 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 26 in Mayfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kewhurst and Mayfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kewhurst recorded 178 crimes (now 171, a change of -3.9%). Mayfield recorded 65 crimes previously (now 75, +15.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kewhurst and Mayfield?

      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. Kewhurst has a resolution rate of 27.3% and Mayfield has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kewhurst and Mayfield?

      Kewhurst falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Mayfield 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 Kewhurst and Mayfield?

      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 Kewhurst or Mayfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kewhurst and Mayfield. 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.