Castle (Hastings) vs Horsham Park and Trafalgar

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
      11/100
      Horsham Park and Trafalgar Sussex Police

      Castle (Hastings) vs Horsham Park and Trafalgar 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
      11/100
      High Crime
      Horsham Park and Trafalgar
      Sussex Police
      858 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.8% trend
      29.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Castle (Hastings)
      B Horsham Park and Trafalgar
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,422
      858
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,346
      973
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.2%
      ↓11.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.7%
      29.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Castle (Hastings)
      B Horsham Park and Trafalgar
      Violent Crime
      812 ↑5%
      299 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      370 ↓5%
      151 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      116 ↓24%
      43 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      46 ↓23%
      26 ↓63%
      Burglary
      83 ↑11%
      37 ↑32%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      158 ↓16%
      72 ↓11%
      Drugs
      73 ↑28%
      32 ↓18%
      Public Order
      204 ↑1%
      69 ↑11%
      Robbery
      39 ↑63%
      11 ↓21%
      Shoplifting
      407 ↑21%
      79 ↓15%
      Theft from Person
      17 ↓53%
      4 ↓43%
      Bicycle Theft
      30 ↑329%
      7 ↓65%
      Possession of Weapons
      41 ↑41%
      13 ↓46%
      Other Crime
      26 ↑53%
      15 ↑36%
      Overall Verdict
      B Horsham Park and Trafalgar is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 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 Horsham Park and Trafalgar?

      Castle (Hastings) has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,422 crimes in the last 12 months. Horsham Park and Trafalgar has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 858 crimes. Horsham Park and Trafalgar scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Castle (Hastings) vs Horsham Park and Trafalgar?

      Castle (Hastings) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Horsham Park and Trafalgar shows -11.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Castle (Hastings) and Horsham Park and Trafalgar?

      In Castle (Hastings), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (812 incidents). In Horsham Park and Trafalgar, it is Violent Crime (299 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Castle (Hastings) and Horsham Park and Trafalgar?

      Castle (Hastings) recorded 370 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Horsham Park and Trafalgar recorded 151. 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 Horsham Park and Trafalgar?

      Violent crime in Castle (Hastings) totalled 812 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 299 in Horsham Park and Trafalgar. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Castle (Hastings) and Horsham Park and Trafalgar 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%). Horsham Park and Trafalgar recorded 973 crimes previously (now 858, -11.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Castle (Hastings) and Horsham Park and Trafalgar?

      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 Horsham Park and Trafalgar has 29.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Castle (Hastings) and Horsham Park and Trafalgar?

      Castle (Hastings) falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Horsham Park and Trafalgar 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 Horsham Park and Trafalgar?

      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 Horsham Park and Trafalgar on a crime map?

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

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