Maze Hill vs Sovereign Harbour

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    59/100
    Maze Hill Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      Sovereign Harbour Sussex Police

      Maze Hill vs Sovereign Harbour Results

      A
      59/100
      Average
      Maze Hill
      Sussex Police
      293 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      45% resolved
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      VS
      B
      68/100
      Safe
      Sovereign Harbour
      Sussex Police
      312 crimes / 12m
      ↓6% trend
      62.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Maze Hill
      B Sovereign Harbour
      Safety Score
      59/100 Average
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      293
      312
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      293
      332
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0%
      ↓6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      45%
      62.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Maze Hill
      B Sovereign Harbour
      Violent Crime
      140 ↑11%
      68 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      39 ↓26%
      74 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      31 ↑48%
      30 ↑36%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓40%
      11 ↓39%
      Burglary
      5 ↑0%
      5 ↓62%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      22 ↓12%
      27 ↑23%
      Drugs
      8 ↑14%
      12 ↑500%
      Public Order
      21 ↓13%
      16 ↓6%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      4
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      53 ↓18%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↓89%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      6 ↑20%
      Other Crime
      6 ↑200%
      5 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sovereign Harbour is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 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 Sovereign Harbour?

      Maze Hill has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) and recorded 293 crimes in the last 12 months. Sovereign Harbour has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 312 crimes. Sovereign Harbour scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Maze Hill vs Sovereign Harbour?

      Maze Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of 0% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sovereign Harbour shows -6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Maze Hill and Sovereign Harbour?

      In Maze Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (140 incidents). In Sovereign Harbour, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (74 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Maze Hill and Sovereign Harbour?

      Maze Hill recorded 39 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sovereign Harbour recorded 74. 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 Sovereign Harbour?

      Violent crime in Maze Hill totalled 140 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 68 in Sovereign Harbour. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Maze Hill and Sovereign Harbour 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%). Sovereign Harbour recorded 332 crimes previously (now 312, -6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Maze Hill and Sovereign Harbour?

      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 Sovereign Harbour has 62.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Maze Hill and Sovereign Harbour?

      Maze Hill falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Sovereign Harbour 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 Sovereign Harbour?

      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 Sovereign Harbour on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Maze Hill and Sovereign Harbour. 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.