Central Bexhill vs Hassocks

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Central Bexhill Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      52/100
      Hassocks Sussex Police

      Central Bexhill vs Hassocks Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Central Bexhill
      Sussex Police
      970 crimes / 12m
      ↓13% trend
      39.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      52/100
      Average
      Hassocks
      Sussex Police
      441 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.5% trend
      25.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Central Bexhill
      B Hassocks
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      52/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      970
      441
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,115
      443
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13%
      ↓0.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39.2%
      25.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Central Bexhill
      B Hassocks
      Violent Crime
      298 ↓3%
      118 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      177 ↑8%
      107 ↑102%
      Other Theft
      49 ↑40%
      18 ↓51%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↓33%
      18 ↓18%
      Burglary
      9 ↓31%
      26 ↑8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      60 ↓42%
      24 ↓43%
      Drugs
      6 ↓50%
      8 ↓20%
      Public Order
      73 ↓34%
      41 ↑95%
      Robbery
      12 ↑50%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      226 ↓22%
      63 ↓25%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓29%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      6
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓54%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      16 ↑14%
      11 ↓58%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Central Bexhill safer than Hassocks?

      Central Bexhill has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 970 crimes in the last 12 months. Hassocks has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) with 441 crimes. Hassocks scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Central Bexhill vs Hassocks?

      Central Bexhill shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hassocks shows -0.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Central Bexhill and Hassocks?

      In Central Bexhill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (298 incidents). In Hassocks, it is Violent Crime (118 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Central Bexhill and Hassocks?

      Central Bexhill recorded 177 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hassocks recorded 107. 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 Central Bexhill vs Hassocks?

      Violent crime in Central Bexhill totalled 298 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 118 in Hassocks. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Central Bexhill and Hassocks in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Central Bexhill recorded 1,115 crimes (now 970, a change of -13%). Hassocks recorded 443 crimes previously (now 441, -0.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Central Bexhill and Hassocks?

      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. Central Bexhill has a resolution rate of 39.2% and Hassocks has 25.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Central Bexhill and Hassocks?

      Central Bexhill falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Hassocks 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 Central Bexhill and Hassocks?

      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 Central Bexhill or Hassocks on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Central Bexhill and Hassocks. 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.