Sussex Police

Is Maze Hill Safe?

Crime statistics for Maze Hill. Based on official UK Police data, updated December 2025.

Last 12 months: January 2025 – December 2025 293 crimes
59 / 100 Average

Safety Score !

293 Crimes (last 12 months)
45% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓0% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 293 total crimes recorded in Maze Hill

Violent Crime
140 47.8%
Anti-Social Behaviour
39 13.3%
Other Theft
31 10.6%
Criminal Damage & Arson
22 7.5%
Public Order
21 7.2%
Vehicle Crime
15 5.1%
Drugs
8 2.7%
Other Crime
6 2%
Burglary
5 1.7%
Possession of Weapons
3 1%
Bicycle Theft
2 0.7%
Robbery
1 0.3%
Shoplifting
0 0%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Maze Hill — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maze Hill safe?

Maze Hill has a CrimeRadar safety score of 59/100, rated Average. A total of 293 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 0% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Maze Hill are broadly in line with the UK average.

How many crimes were recorded in Maze Hill in the last 12 months?

293 crimes were recorded in Maze Hill in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 0% compared to the previous 12-month period (293 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 140 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Maze Hill?

The most common crime in Maze Hill is Violent Crime, with 140 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 47.8% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Maze Hill increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Maze Hill is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 0% — from 293 crimes in the previous 12 months to 293 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for Maze Hill?

Maze Hill has a safety score of 59 out of 100 (Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Maze Hill compare to the Sussex Police average?

Maze Hill has a safety score of 59/100, while the Sussex Police force area average is 45/100. Maze Hill is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Maze Hill?

45% of crimes recorded in Maze Hill resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Sussex Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Maze Hill?

140 violent crimes were recorded in Maze Hill in the last 12 months — representing 47.8% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 39 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Maze Hill last updated?

The crime data for Maze Hill was last updated in December 2025. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Maze Hill with other areas?

You can compare Maze Hill with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: December 2025.