Hailsham South and West vs Herstmonceux

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Hailsham South and West Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      77/100
      Herstmonceux Sussex Police

      Hailsham South and West vs Herstmonceux Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Hailsham South and West
      Sussex Police
      1,060 crimes / 12m
      ↑74.1% trend
      28.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      77/100
      Safe
      Herstmonceux
      Sussex Police
      101 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.3% trend
      31.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hailsham South and West
      B Herstmonceux
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      77/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,060
      101
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      609
      95
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑74.1%
      ↑6.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.1%
      31.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hailsham South and West
      B Herstmonceux
      Violent Crime
      299 ↑39%
      45 ↑25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      324 ↑163%
      21 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      58 ↑66%
      4 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      26 ↓38%
      5 ↑150%
      Burglary
      30 ↑131%
      4 ↓20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      88 ↑19%
      9 ↑50%
      Drugs
      31 ↑94%
      3
      Public Order
      83 ↑63%
      9 ↑0%
      Robbery
      5 ↑150%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      76 ↑533%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↑88%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      20 ↑25%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Herstmonceux is the safer choice — scoring 77/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hailsham South and West safer than Herstmonceux?

      Hailsham South and West has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,060 crimes in the last 12 months. Herstmonceux has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) with 101 crimes. Herstmonceux scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hailsham South and West vs Herstmonceux?

      Hailsham South and West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +74.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Herstmonceux shows +6.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Hailsham South and West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (324 incidents). In Herstmonceux, it is Violent Crime (45 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Hailsham South and West recorded 324 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Herstmonceux recorded 21. 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 South and West vs Herstmonceux?

      Violent crime in Hailsham South and West totalled 299 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 45 in Herstmonceux. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hailsham South and West recorded 609 crimes (now 1,060, a change of +74.1%). Herstmonceux recorded 95 crimes previously (now 101, +6.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hailsham South and West 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 South and West has a resolution rate of 28.1% and Herstmonceux has 31.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hailsham South and West and Herstmonceux?

      Hailsham South and West 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 South and West 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 South and West or Herstmonceux on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hailsham South and West 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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