Castle vs Crowborough North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Castle Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      55/100
      Crowborough North Sussex Police

      Castle vs Crowborough North Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Castle
      Sussex Police
      1,040 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.2% trend
      42.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      55/100
      Average
      Crowborough North
      Sussex Police
      355 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.6% trend
      30% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Castle
      B Crowborough North
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      55/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,040
      355
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      989
      330
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.2%
      ↑7.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      42.9%
      30%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Castle
      B Crowborough North
      Violent Crime
      228 ↓13%
      125 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      199 ↑36%
      62 ↑41%
      Other Theft
      44 ↑2%
      24 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↑46%
      9 ↑50%
      Burglary
      12 ↓40%
      5 ↓55%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      43 ↓41%
      28 ↓7%
      Drugs
      21 ↑11%
      6 ↑50%
      Public Order
      62 ↓5%
      25 ↑39%
      Robbery
      18 ↑200%
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      346 ↑14%
      55 ↓5%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑33%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↑25%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      23 ↑15%
      9 ↓25%
      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 safer than Crowborough North?

      Castle has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,040 crimes in the last 12 months. Crowborough North has a safety score of 55/100 (Average) with 355 crimes. Crowborough North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Castle vs Crowborough North?

      Castle shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Crowborough North shows +7.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Castle and Crowborough North?

      In Castle, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (346 incidents). In Crowborough North, it is Violent Crime (125 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Castle and Crowborough North?

      Castle recorded 199 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Crowborough North recorded 62. 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 vs Crowborough North?

      Violent crime in Castle totalled 228 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 125 in Crowborough North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Castle and Crowborough North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Castle recorded 989 crimes (now 1,040, a change of +5.2%). Crowborough North recorded 330 crimes previously (now 355, +7.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Castle and Crowborough North?

      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 has a resolution rate of 42.9% and Crowborough North has 30%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Castle and Crowborough North?

      Castle falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Crowborough North 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 and Crowborough North?

      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 or Crowborough North on a crime map?

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

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