Castle (Hastings) vs Heene

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Castle (Hastings) Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Heene Sussex Police

      Castle (Hastings) vs Heene 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
      6/100
      High Crime
      Heene
      Sussex Police
      1,053 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.2% trend
      32.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Castle (Hastings)
      B Heene
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,422
      1,053
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,346
      947
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.2%
      ↑11.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.7%
      32.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Castle (Hastings)
      B Heene
      Violent Crime
      812 ↑5%
      252 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      370 ↓5%
      164 ↑14%
      Other Theft
      116 ↓24%
      47 ↑12%
      Vehicle Crime
      46 ↓23%
      46 ↓15%
      Burglary
      83 ↑11%
      21 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      158 ↓16%
      69 ↑10%
      Drugs
      73 ↑28%
      25 ↑39%
      Public Order
      204 ↑1%
      86 ↑37%
      Robbery
      39 ↑63%
      13 ↑63%
      Shoplifting
      407 ↑21%
      287 ↑22%
      Theft from Person
      17 ↓53%
      3 ↓40%
      Bicycle Theft
      30 ↑329%
      15 ↑67%
      Possession of Weapons
      41 ↑41%
      10 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      26 ↑53%
      15 ↑7%
      Overall Verdict
      A Castle (Hastings) is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Castle (Hastings) safer than Heene?

      Castle (Hastings) has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,422 crimes in the last 12 months. Heene has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,053 crimes. Castle (Hastings) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Castle (Hastings) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Heene shows +11.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Castle (Hastings), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (812 incidents). In Heene, it is Shoplifting (287 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Castle (Hastings) recorded 370 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Heene recorded 164. 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 Heene?

      Violent crime in Castle (Hastings) totalled 812 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 252 in Heene. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Castle (Hastings) and Heene 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%). Heene recorded 947 crimes previously (now 1,053, +11.2%).

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

      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 Heene has 32.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Castle (Hastings) and Heene?

      Castle (Hastings) falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Heene 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 Heene?

      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 Heene on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Castle (Hastings) and Heene. 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.