Buxted and Maresfield vs Uckfield Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    79/100
    Buxted and Maresfield Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      31/100
      Uckfield Central Sussex Police

      Buxted and Maresfield vs Uckfield Central Results

      A
      79/100
      Safe
      Buxted and Maresfield
      Sussex Police
      126 crimes / 12m
      ↓45.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      31/100
      Below Average
      Uckfield Central
      Sussex Police
      590 crimes / 12m
      ↑117.7% trend
      27.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Buxted and Maresfield
      B Uckfield Central
      Safety Score
      79/100 Safe
      31/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      126
      590
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      233
      271
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓45.9%
      ↑117.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      27.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Buxted and Maresfield
      B Uckfield Central
      Violent Crime
      39 ↓52%
      199 ↑162%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      36 ↑3%
      153 ↑113%
      Other Theft
      14 ↑0%
      35 ↑67%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓89%
      11 ↑57%
      Burglary
      7 ↓50%
      20 ↑122%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      6 ↓73%
      34 ↑70%
      Drugs
      1 ↓50%
      10 ↑233%
      Public Order
      15 ↑15%
      55 ↑72%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓88%
      53 ↑165%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↓75%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      6 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓75%
      11 ↑450%
      Overall Verdict
      A Buxted and Maresfield is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 31/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Buxted and Maresfield safer than Uckfield Central?

      Buxted and Maresfield has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 126 crimes in the last 12 months. Uckfield Central has a safety score of 31/100 (Below Average) with 590 crimes. Buxted and Maresfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Buxted and Maresfield vs Uckfield Central?

      Buxted and Maresfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -45.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Uckfield Central shows +117.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Buxted and Maresfield and Uckfield Central?

      In Buxted and Maresfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (39 incidents). In Uckfield Central, it is Violent Crime (199 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Buxted and Maresfield and Uckfield Central?

      Buxted and Maresfield recorded 36 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Uckfield Central recorded 153. 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 Buxted and Maresfield vs Uckfield Central?

      Violent crime in Buxted and Maresfield totalled 39 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 199 in Uckfield Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Buxted and Maresfield and Uckfield Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Buxted and Maresfield recorded 233 crimes (now 126, a change of -45.9%). Uckfield Central recorded 271 crimes previously (now 590, +117.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Buxted and Maresfield and Uckfield Central?

      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. Buxted and Maresfield has a resolution rate of 0% and Uckfield Central has 27.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Buxted and Maresfield and Uckfield Central?

      Buxted and Maresfield falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Uckfield Central 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 Buxted and Maresfield and Uckfield Central?

      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 Buxted and Maresfield or Uckfield Central on a crime map?

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

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