Hailsham Central and North vs Malling Estate

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    44/100
    Hailsham Central and North Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      61/100
      Malling Estate Sussex Police

      Hailsham Central and North vs Malling Estate Results

      A
      44/100
      Below Average
      Hailsham Central and North
      Sussex Police
      503 crimes / 12m
      ↑22.7% trend
      29.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      61/100
      Average
      Malling Estate
      Sussex Police
      361 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.7% trend
      21.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hailsham Central and North
      B Malling Estate
      Safety Score
      44/100 Below Average
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      503
      361
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      410
      391
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑22.7%
      ↓7.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.4%
      21.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hailsham Central and North
      B Malling Estate
      Violent Crime
      127 ↓3%
      91 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      139 ↑114%
      127 ↑35%
      Other Theft
      31 ↑55%
      22 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓33%
      6 ↓14%
      Burglary
      10 ↑11%
      4 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      35 ↑0%
      10 ↓17%
      Drugs
      6 ↑20%
      6 ↑20%
      Public Order
      37 ↓5%
      22 ↑5%
      Robbery
      7
      0
      Shoplifting
      80 ↑1%
      52 ↓57%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓75%
      4 ↑300%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓17%
      6 ↑20%
      Other Crime
      17 ↑143%
      9 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Malling Estate is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 44/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hailsham Central and North safer than Malling Estate?

      Hailsham Central and North has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) and recorded 503 crimes in the last 12 months. Malling Estate has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 361 crimes. Malling Estate scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hailsham Central and North vs Malling Estate?

      Hailsham Central and North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +22.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Malling Estate shows -7.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hailsham Central and North and Malling Estate?

      In Hailsham Central and North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (139 incidents). In Malling Estate, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (127 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hailsham Central and North and Malling Estate?

      Hailsham Central and North recorded 139 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Malling Estate recorded 127. 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 Hailsham Central and North vs Malling Estate?

      Violent crime in Hailsham Central and North totalled 127 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 91 in Malling Estate. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hailsham Central and North and Malling Estate in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hailsham Central and North recorded 410 crimes (now 503, a change of +22.7%). Malling Estate recorded 391 crimes previously (now 361, -7.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hailsham Central and North and Malling Estate?

      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. Hailsham Central and North has a resolution rate of 29.4% and Malling Estate has 21.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hailsham Central and North and Malling Estate?

      Hailsham Central and North falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Malling Estate 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 Hailsham Central and North and Malling Estate?

      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 Hailsham Central and North or Malling Estate on a crime map?

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

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