Hailsham East vs Herstmonceux

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    46/100
    Hailsham East Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      77/100
      Herstmonceux Sussex Police

      Hailsham East vs Herstmonceux Results

      A
      46/100
      Average
      Hailsham East
      Sussex Police
      385 crimes / 12m
      ↑45.3% trend
      13.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      77/100
      Safe
      Herstmonceux
      Sussex Police
      94 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.1% trend
      12.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hailsham East
      B Herstmonceux
      Safety Score
      46/100 Average
      77/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      385
      94
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      265
      93
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑45.3%
      ↑1.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.3%
      12.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hailsham East
      B Herstmonceux
      Violent Crime
      143 ↑8%
      42 ↑17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      111 ↑164%
      24 ↑20%
      Other Theft
      14 ↓7%
      5 ↑25%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↑0%
      4 ↑33%
      Burglary
      9 ↓10%
      3 ↓40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      33 ↑38%
      5 ↓29%
      Drugs
      11 ↑450%
      2
      Public Order
      30 ↑114%
      8 ↓11%
      Possession of Weapons
      7
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑33%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Herstmonceux is the safer choice — scoring 77/100 vs 46/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hailsham East safer than Herstmonceux?

      Hailsham East has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) and recorded 385 crimes in the last 12 months. Herstmonceux has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) with 94 crimes. Herstmonceux scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hailsham East vs Herstmonceux?

      Hailsham East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +45.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Herstmonceux shows +1.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hailsham East and Herstmonceux?

      In Hailsham East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (143 incidents). In Herstmonceux, it is Violent Crime (42 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hailsham East and Herstmonceux?

      Hailsham East recorded 111 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Herstmonceux recorded 24. 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 East vs Herstmonceux?

      Violent crime in Hailsham East totalled 143 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 42 in Herstmonceux. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hailsham East and Herstmonceux in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hailsham East recorded 265 crimes (now 385, a change of +45.3%). Herstmonceux recorded 93 crimes previously (now 94, +1.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hailsham East and Herstmonceux?

      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 East has a resolution rate of 13.3% and Herstmonceux has 12.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hailsham East and Herstmonceux?

      Hailsham East falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Herstmonceux 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 East and Herstmonceux?

      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 East or Herstmonceux on a crime map?

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

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