Aldwick East vs Castle

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    62/100
    Aldwick East Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Castle Sussex Police

      Aldwick East vs Castle Results

      A
      62/100
      Average
      Aldwick East
      Sussex Police
      252 crimes / 12m
      ↑31.3% trend
      41.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Castle
      Sussex Police
      1,040 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.2% trend
      42.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aldwick East
      B Castle
      Safety Score
      62/100 Average
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      252
      1,040
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      192
      989
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑31.3%
      ↑5.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      41.7%
      42.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aldwick East
      B Castle
      Violent Crime
      78 ↑16%
      228 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      68 ↑113%
      199 ↑36%
      Other Theft
      18 ↑50%
      44 ↑2%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↑11%
      19 ↑46%
      Burglary
      17 ↑42%
      12 ↓40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      22 ↑5%
      43 ↓41%
      Drugs
      5 ↓38%
      21 ↑11%
      Public Order
      9 ↑13%
      62 ↓5%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      18 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      11 ↑10%
      346 ↑14%
      Theft from Person
      1
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      8 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑25%
      15 ↑25%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓17%
      23 ↑15%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aldwick East safer than Castle?

      Aldwick East has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 252 crimes in the last 12 months. Castle has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,040 crimes. Aldwick East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aldwick East vs Castle?

      Aldwick East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +31.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Castle shows +5.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aldwick East and Castle?

      In Aldwick East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (78 incidents). In Castle, it is Shoplifting (346 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aldwick East and Castle?

      Aldwick East recorded 68 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Castle recorded 199. 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 Aldwick East vs Castle?

      Violent crime in Aldwick East totalled 78 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 228 in Castle. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aldwick East and Castle in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aldwick East recorded 192 crimes (now 252, a change of +31.3%). Castle recorded 989 crimes previously (now 1,040, +5.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aldwick East and Castle?

      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. Aldwick East has a resolution rate of 41.7% and Castle has 42.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aldwick East and Castle?

      Aldwick East falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Castle 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 Aldwick East and Castle?

      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 Aldwick East or Castle on a crime map?

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

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