Herstmonceux vs St Marks

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
      St Marks Sussex Police

      Herstmonceux vs St Marks 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
      St Marks
      Sussex Police
      258 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.6% trend
      30.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Herstmonceux
      B St Marks
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      121
      258
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      70
      254
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑72.9%
      ↑1.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      66.7%
      30.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Herstmonceux
      B St Marks
      Violent Crime
      54 ↑170%
      118 ↑31%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      25 ↑32%
      37 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      9 ↑350%
      16 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓25%
      13 ↑44%
      Burglary
      5 ↑0%
      8 ↓43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      4 ↓60%
      25 ↓19%
      Drugs
      1
      9 ↑80%
      Public Order
      13 ↑225%
      18 ↓36%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      3 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      5 ↑67%
      8 ↑33%
      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 St Marks?

      Herstmonceux has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 121 crimes in the last 12 months. St Marks has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 258 crimes. Herstmonceux scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Herstmonceux vs St Marks?

      Herstmonceux shows a year-on-year crime trend of +72.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. St Marks shows +1.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Herstmonceux and St Marks?

      In Herstmonceux, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (54 incidents). In St Marks, it is Violent Crime (118 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Herstmonceux and St Marks?

      Herstmonceux recorded 25 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Marks recorded 37. 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 St Marks?

      Violent crime in Herstmonceux totalled 54 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 118 in St Marks. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Herstmonceux and St Marks 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%). St Marks recorded 254 crimes previously (now 258, +1.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Herstmonceux and St Marks?

      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 St Marks has 30.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Herstmonceux and St Marks?

      Herstmonceux falls within the Sussex Police boundary. St Marks 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 St Marks?

      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 St Marks on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Herstmonceux and St Marks. 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.