Castle (Hastings) vs Offington

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Castle (Hastings) Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Offington Sussex Police

      Castle (Hastings) vs Offington 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
      51/100
      Average
      Offington
      Sussex Police
      468 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.2% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Castle (Hastings)
      B Offington
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      2,422
      468
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,346
      449
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.2%
      ↑4.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.7%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Castle (Hastings)
      B Offington
      Violent Crime
      812 ↑5%
      111 ↑23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      370 ↓5%
      59 ↑20%
      Other Theft
      116 ↓24%
      25 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      46 ↓23%
      23 ↑21%
      Burglary
      83 ↑11%
      10 ↓41%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      158 ↓16%
      17 ↓47%
      Drugs
      73 ↑28%
      14 ↑0%
      Public Order
      204 ↑1%
      42 ↑5%
      Robbery
      39 ↑63%
      8 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      407 ↑21%
      139 ↓1%
      Theft from Person
      17 ↓53%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      30 ↑329%
      3 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      41 ↑41%
      2 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      26 ↑53%
      14 ↑75%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Castle (Hastings) safer than Offington?

      Castle (Hastings) has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,422 crimes in the last 12 months. Offington has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 468 crimes. Offington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Castle (Hastings) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Offington shows +4.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Castle (Hastings), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (812 incidents). In Offington, it is Shoplifting (139 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Castle (Hastings) recorded 370 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Offington recorded 59. 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 Offington?

      Violent crime in Castle (Hastings) totalled 812 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 111 in Offington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Castle (Hastings) and Offington 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%). Offington recorded 449 crimes previously (now 468, +4.2%).

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

      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 Offington has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Castle (Hastings) and Offington?

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

      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 Offington on a crime map?

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

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