Castle (Hastings) vs Central Bexhill

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Castle (Hastings) Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      12/100
      Central Bexhill Sussex Police

      Castle (Hastings) vs Central Bexhill 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
      12/100
      High Crime
      Central Bexhill
      Sussex Police
      970 crimes / 12m
      ↓13% trend
      39.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Castle (Hastings)
      B Central Bexhill
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      12/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,422
      970
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,346
      1,115
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.2%
      ↓13%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.7%
      39.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Castle (Hastings)
      B Central Bexhill
      Violent Crime
      812 ↑5%
      298 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      370 ↓5%
      177 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      116 ↓24%
      49 ↑40%
      Vehicle Crime
      46 ↓23%
      27 ↓33%
      Burglary
      83 ↑11%
      9 ↓31%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      158 ↓16%
      60 ↓42%
      Drugs
      73 ↑28%
      6 ↓50%
      Public Order
      204 ↑1%
      73 ↓34%
      Robbery
      39 ↑63%
      12 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      407 ↑21%
      226 ↓22%
      Theft from Person
      17 ↓53%
      5 ↓29%
      Bicycle Theft
      30 ↑329%
      6
      Possession of Weapons
      41 ↑41%
      6 ↓54%
      Other Crime
      26 ↑53%
      16 ↑14%
      Overall Verdict
      B Central Bexhill is the safer choice — scoring 12/100 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 Central Bexhill?

      Castle (Hastings) has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,422 crimes in the last 12 months. Central Bexhill has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) with 970 crimes. Central Bexhill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Castle (Hastings) vs Central Bexhill?

      Castle (Hastings) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Central Bexhill shows -13% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Castle (Hastings) and Central Bexhill?

      In Castle (Hastings), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (812 incidents). In Central Bexhill, it is Violent Crime (298 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Castle (Hastings) and Central Bexhill?

      Castle (Hastings) recorded 370 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Central Bexhill recorded 177. 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 Central Bexhill?

      Violent crime in Castle (Hastings) totalled 812 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 298 in Central Bexhill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Castle (Hastings) and Central Bexhill 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%). Central Bexhill recorded 1,115 crimes previously (now 970, -13%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Castle (Hastings) and Central Bexhill?

      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 Central Bexhill has 39.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Castle (Hastings) and Central Bexhill?

      Castle (Hastings) falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Central Bexhill 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 Castle (Hastings) and Central Bexhill?

      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 Central Bexhill on a crime map?

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

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