Buckingham vs North Portslade

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    75/100
    Buckingham Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      32/100
      North Portslade Sussex Police

      Buckingham vs North Portslade Results

      A
      75/100
      Safe
      Buckingham
      Sussex Police
      108 crimes / 12m
      ↑36.7% trend
      50% resolved
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      VS
      B
      32/100
      Below Average
      North Portslade
      Sussex Police
      676 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.5% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Buckingham
      B North Portslade
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      32/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      108
      676
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      79
      666
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑36.7%
      ↑1.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Buckingham
      B North Portslade
      Violent Crime
      39 ↑18%
      217 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      22 ↑10%
      139 ↑4%
      Other Theft
      10 ↑100%
      27 ↑8%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑200%
      19 ↑36%
      Burglary
      3 ↓25%
      7 ↓42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↑50%
      43 ↑2%
      Drugs
      2
      10 ↓33%
      Public Order
      10 ↑400%
      36 ↓22%
      Robbery
      0
      2
      Shoplifting
      1
      158 ↑46%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓75%
      14 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      A Buckingham is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 32/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Buckingham safer than North Portslade?

      Buckingham has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 108 crimes in the last 12 months. North Portslade has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) with 676 crimes. Buckingham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Buckingham vs North Portslade?

      Buckingham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +36.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. North Portslade shows +1.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Buckingham and North Portslade?

      In Buckingham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (39 incidents). In North Portslade, it is Violent Crime (217 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Buckingham and North Portslade?

      Buckingham recorded 22 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while North Portslade recorded 139. 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 Buckingham vs North Portslade?

      Violent crime in Buckingham totalled 39 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 217 in North Portslade. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Buckingham and North Portslade in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Buckingham recorded 79 crimes (now 108, a change of +36.7%). North Portslade recorded 666 crimes previously (now 676, +1.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Buckingham and North Portslade?

      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. Buckingham has a resolution rate of 50% and North Portslade has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Buckingham and North Portslade?

      Buckingham falls within the Sussex Police boundary. North Portslade 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 Buckingham and North Portslade?

      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 Buckingham or North Portslade on a crime map?

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

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