Castle (Hastings) vs Rolvenden & Tenterden West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Castle (Hastings) Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      99/100
      Rolvenden & Tenterden West Kent Police

      Castle (Hastings) vs Rolvenden & Tenterden West Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Castle (Hastings)
      Sussex Police
      2,422 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.2% trend
      33.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      99/100
      Very Safe
      Rolvenden & Tenterden West
      Kent Police
      13 crimes / 12m
      ↓45.8% trend
      100% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Castle (Hastings)
      B Rolvenden & Tenterden West
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      99/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,422
      13
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,346
      24
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.2%
      ↓45.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.7%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Castle (Hastings)
      B Rolvenden & Tenterden West
      Violent Crime
      812 ↑5%
      1 ↓89%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      370 ↓5%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      116 ↓24%
      5
      Vehicle Crime
      46 ↓23%
      1 ↓67%
      Burglary
      83 ↑11%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      158 ↓16%
      3 ↑0%
      Drugs
      73 ↑28%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      204 ↑1%
      3
      Robbery
      39 ↑63%
      0
      Shoplifting
      407 ↑21%
      0
      Theft from Person
      17 ↓53%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      30 ↑329%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      41 ↑41%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      26 ↑53%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Rolvenden & Tenterden West is the safer choice — scoring 99/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Castle (Hastings) safer than Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      Castle (Hastings) has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,422 crimes in the last 12 months. Rolvenden & Tenterden West has a safety score of 99/100 (Very Safe) with 13 crimes. Rolvenden & Tenterden West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Castle (Hastings) vs Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      Castle (Hastings) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rolvenden & Tenterden West shows -45.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Castle (Hastings) and Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      In Castle (Hastings), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (812 incidents). In Rolvenden & Tenterden West, it is Other Theft (5 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Castle (Hastings) and Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      Castle (Hastings) recorded 370 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rolvenden & Tenterden West recorded 0. 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 Castle (Hastings) vs Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      Violent crime in Castle (Hastings) totalled 812 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1 in Rolvenden & Tenterden West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Castle (Hastings) and Rolvenden & Tenterden West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Castle (Hastings) recorded 2,346 crimes (now 2,422, a change of +3.2%). Rolvenden & Tenterden West recorded 24 crimes previously (now 13, -45.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Castle (Hastings) and Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      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. Castle (Hastings) has a resolution rate of 33.7% and Rolvenden & Tenterden West has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Castle (Hastings) and Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      Castle (Hastings) falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Rolvenden & Tenterden West is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Castle (Hastings) and Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      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 Castle (Hastings) or Rolvenden & Tenterden West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Castle (Hastings) and Rolvenden & Tenterden West. 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.