Castle (Hastings) vs Glynde, Firle, Beddingham and Southease

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Castle (Hastings) Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      75/100
      Glynde, Firle, Beddingham and Southease Sussex Police

      Castle (Hastings) vs Glynde, Firle, Beddingham and Southease 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
      75/100
      Safe
      Glynde, Firle, Beddingham and Southease
      Sussex Police
      147 crimes / 12m
      ↓7% trend
      28.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Castle (Hastings)
      B Glynde, Firle, Beddingham and Southease
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      75/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,422
      147
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,346
      158
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.2%
      ↓7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.7%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Castle (Hastings)
      B Glynde, Firle, Beddingham and Southease
      Violent Crime
      812 ↑5%
      57 ↓15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      370 ↓5%
      17 ↑55%
      Other Theft
      116 ↓24%
      11 ↓21%
      Vehicle Crime
      46 ↓23%
      10 ↑43%
      Burglary
      83 ↑11%
      4 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      158 ↓16%
      21 ↑11%
      Drugs
      73 ↑28%
      7 ↓53%
      Public Order
      204 ↑1%
      11 ↑0%
      Robbery
      39 ↑63%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      407 ↑21%
      1 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      17 ↓53%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      30 ↑329%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      41 ↑41%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      26 ↑53%
      4 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Glynde, Firle, Beddingham and Southease is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Castle (Hastings) safer than Glynde, Firle, Beddingham and Southease?

      Castle (Hastings) has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,422 crimes in the last 12 months. Glynde, Firle, Beddingham and Southease has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 147 crimes. Glynde, Firle, Beddingham and Southease scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Castle (Hastings) vs Glynde, Firle, Beddingham and Southease?

      Castle (Hastings) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Glynde, Firle, Beddingham and Southease shows -7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Castle (Hastings) and Glynde, Firle, Beddingham and Southease?

      In Castle (Hastings), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (812 incidents). In Glynde, Firle, Beddingham and Southease, it is Violent Crime (57 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Castle (Hastings) and Glynde, Firle, Beddingham and Southease?

      Castle (Hastings) recorded 370 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Glynde, Firle, Beddingham and Southease recorded 17. 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 Glynde, Firle, Beddingham and Southease?

      Violent crime in Castle (Hastings) totalled 812 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 57 in Glynde, Firle, Beddingham and Southease. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Castle (Hastings) and Glynde, Firle, Beddingham and Southease 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%). Glynde, Firle, Beddingham and Southease recorded 158 crimes previously (now 147, -7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Castle (Hastings) and Glynde, Firle, Beddingham and Southease?

      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 Glynde, Firle, Beddingham and Southease has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Castle (Hastings) and Glynde, Firle, Beddingham and Southease?

      Castle (Hastings) falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Glynde, Firle, Beddingham and Southease 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 Glynde, Firle, Beddingham and Southease?

      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 Glynde, Firle, Beddingham and Southease on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Castle (Hastings) and Glynde, Firle, Beddingham and Southease. 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.