Buckingham vs Selden

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    73/100
    Buckingham Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Selden Sussex Police

      Buckingham vs Selden Results

      A
      73/100
      Safe
      Buckingham
      Sussex Police
      116 crimes / 12m
      ↑56.8% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Selden
      Sussex Police
      1,770 crimes / 12m
      ↑172.3% trend
      25.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Buckingham
      B Selden
      Safety Score
      73/100 Safe
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      116
      1,770
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      74
      650
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑56.8%
      ↑172.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      25.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Buckingham
      B Selden
      Violent Crime
      41 ↑37%
      583 ↑137%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      24 ↑20%
      374 ↑345%
      Other Theft
      11 ↑175%
      76 ↑171%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↑67%
      54 ↑50%
      Burglary
      5 ↑25%
      25 ↑79%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↑71%
      100 ↑89%
      Drugs
      2
      40 ↑135%
      Public Order
      11 ↑450%
      181 ↑166%
      Robbery
      0
      19 ↑850%
      Shoplifting
      1
      228 ↑208%
      Theft from Person
      1
      12 ↑1100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      15 ↑150%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      25 ↑213%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓33%
      38 ↑192%
      Overall Verdict
      A Buckingham is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Buckingham safer than Selden?

      Buckingham has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 116 crimes in the last 12 months. Selden has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,770 crimes. Buckingham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Buckingham vs Selden?

      Buckingham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +56.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Selden shows +172.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Buckingham and Selden?

      In Buckingham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (41 incidents). In Selden, it is Violent Crime (583 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Buckingham and Selden?

      Buckingham recorded 24 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Selden recorded 374. 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 Selden?

      Violent crime in Buckingham totalled 41 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 583 in Selden. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Buckingham recorded 74 crimes (now 116, a change of +56.8%). Selden recorded 650 crimes previously (now 1,770, +172.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Buckingham and Selden?

      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 33.3% and Selden has 25.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Buckingham and Selden?

      Buckingham falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Selden 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 Selden?

      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 Selden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Buckingham and Selden. 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.