Herstmonceux vs Malling Estate

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    75/100
    Herstmonceux Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      61/100
      Malling Estate Sussex Police

      Herstmonceux vs Malling Estate Results

      A
      75/100
      Safe
      Herstmonceux
      Sussex Police
      121 crimes / 12m
      ↑72.9% trend
      66.7% 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 Herstmonceux
      B Malling Estate
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      121
      361
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      70
      391
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑72.9%
      ↓7.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      66.7%
      21.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Herstmonceux
      B Malling Estate
      Violent Crime
      54 ↑170%
      91 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      25 ↑32%
      127 ↑35%
      Other Theft
      9 ↑350%
      22 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓25%
      6 ↓14%
      Burglary
      5 ↑0%
      4 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      4 ↓60%
      10 ↓17%
      Drugs
      1
      6 ↑20%
      Public Order
      13 ↑225%
      22 ↑5%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Shoplifting
      0
      52 ↓57%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      4 ↑300%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      6 ↑20%
      Other Crime
      5 ↑67%
      9 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Herstmonceux is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 61/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Herstmonceux safer than Malling Estate?

      Herstmonceux has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 121 crimes in the last 12 months. Malling Estate has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 361 crimes. Herstmonceux scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Herstmonceux vs Malling Estate?

      Herstmonceux shows a year-on-year crime trend of +72.9% — 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 Herstmonceux and Malling Estate?

      In Herstmonceux, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (54 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 Herstmonceux and Malling Estate?

      Herstmonceux recorded 25 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 Herstmonceux vs Malling Estate?

      Violent crime in Herstmonceux totalled 54 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 Herstmonceux and Malling Estate in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Herstmonceux recorded 70 crimes (now 121, a change of +72.9%). Malling Estate recorded 391 crimes previously (now 361, -7.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Herstmonceux 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. Herstmonceux has a resolution rate of 66.7% and Malling Estate has 21.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Herstmonceux and Malling Estate?

      Herstmonceux 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 Herstmonceux 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 Herstmonceux or Malling Estate on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Herstmonceux and Malling Estate. 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.