Maze Hill vs Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    59/100
    Maze Hill Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst Sussex Police

      Maze Hill vs Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst Results

      A
      59/100
      Average
      Maze Hill
      Sussex Police
      293 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      45% resolved
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      VS
      B
      74/100
      Safe
      Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst
      Sussex Police
      117 crimes / 12m
      ↑31.5% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Maze Hill
      B Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst
      Safety Score
      59/100 Average
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      293
      117
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      293
      89
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0%
      ↑31.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      45%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Maze Hill
      B Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst
      Violent Crime
      140 ↑11%
      38 ↑27%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      39 ↓26%
      17 ↑13%
      Other Theft
      31 ↑48%
      15 ↑88%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓40%
      6 ↓25%
      Burglary
      5 ↑0%
      11 ↑83%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      22 ↓12%
      9 ↑29%
      Drugs
      8 ↑14%
      4
      Public Order
      21 ↓13%
      8 ↓11%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      6 ↑200%
      5 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 59/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Maze Hill safer than Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst?

      Maze Hill has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) and recorded 293 crimes in the last 12 months. Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 117 crimes. Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Maze Hill vs Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst?

      Maze Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of 0% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst shows +31.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Maze Hill and Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst?

      In Maze Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (140 incidents). In Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst, it is Violent Crime (38 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Maze Hill and Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst?

      Maze Hill recorded 39 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst recorded 17. 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 Maze Hill vs Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst?

      Violent crime in Maze Hill totalled 140 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 38 in Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Maze Hill and Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Maze Hill recorded 293 crimes (now 293, a change of 0%). Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst recorded 89 crimes previously (now 117, +31.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Maze Hill and Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst?

      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. Maze Hill has a resolution rate of 45% and Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Maze Hill and Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst?

      Maze Hill falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst 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 Maze Hill and Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst?

      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 Maze Hill or Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Maze Hill and Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst. 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.