Kings Park and Kingsmere vs Old Hastings

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    79/100
    Kings Park and Kingsmere Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      34/100
      Old Hastings Sussex Police

      Kings Park and Kingsmere vs Old Hastings Results

      A
      79/100
      Safe
      Kings Park and Kingsmere
      Sussex Police
      61 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.9% trend
      20% resolved
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      VS
      B
      34/100
      Below Average
      Old Hastings
      Sussex Police
      548 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.8% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kings Park and Kingsmere
      B Old Hastings
      Safety Score
      79/100 Safe
      34/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      61
      548
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      56
      486
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.9%
      ↑12.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kings Park and Kingsmere
      B Old Hastings
      Violent Crime
      26 ↓24%
      196 ↑17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      15 ↑67%
      110 ↑43%
      Other Theft
      2 ↑0%
      36 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      4
      45 ↑61%
      Burglary
      1
      25 ↑4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      1 ↓67%
      46 ↓16%
      Drugs
      3
      14 ↑56%
      Public Order
      3 ↓40%
      48 ↓9%
      Robbery
      0
      2
      Shoplifting
      0
      6 ↓45%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      4 ↓20%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      6 ↑20%
      Other Crime
      4
      8 ↓20%
      Overall Verdict
      A Kings Park and Kingsmere is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 34/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kings Park and Kingsmere safer than Old Hastings?

      Kings Park and Kingsmere has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 61 crimes in the last 12 months. Old Hastings has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) with 548 crimes. Kings Park and Kingsmere scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kings Park and Kingsmere vs Old Hastings?

      Kings Park and Kingsmere shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.9% — 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 Kings Park and Kingsmere and Old Hastings?

      In Kings Park and Kingsmere, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (26 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 Kings Park and Kingsmere and Old Hastings?

      Kings Park and Kingsmere recorded 15 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 Kings Park and Kingsmere vs Old Hastings?

      Violent crime in Kings Park and Kingsmere totalled 26 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 Kings Park and Kingsmere and Old Hastings in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kings Park and Kingsmere recorded 56 crimes (now 61, a change of +8.9%). Old Hastings recorded 486 crimes previously (now 548, +12.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kings Park and Kingsmere 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. Kings Park and Kingsmere 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 Kings Park and Kingsmere and Old Hastings?

      Kings Park and Kingsmere 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 Kings Park and Kingsmere 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 Kings Park and Kingsmere or Old Hastings on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kings Park and Kingsmere and Old Hastings. 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.