Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick vs Old Hastings
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick vs Old Hastings Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick safer than Old Hastings?
Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 122 crimes in the last 12 months. Old Hastings has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) with 548 crimes. Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick vs Old Hastings?
Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Old Hastings shows +12.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick and Old Hastings?
In Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (46 incidents). In Old Hastings, it is Violent Crime (196 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick and Old Hastings?
Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick recorded 21 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Old Hastings recorded 110. 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 Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick vs Old Hastings?
Violent crime in Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick totalled 46 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 196 in Old Hastings. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick and Old Hastings in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick recorded 119 crimes (now 122, a change of +2.5%). Old Hastings recorded 486 crimes previously (now 548, +12.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick and Old Hastings?
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. Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick has a resolution rate of 20% and Old Hastings has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick and Old Hastings?
Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Old Hastings 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 Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick and Old Hastings?
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 Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick or Old Hastings on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick and Old Hastings. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.