Old Hastings vs Peverel

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    34/100
    Old Hastings Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      60/100
      Peverel Sussex Police

      Old Hastings vs Peverel Results

      A
      34/100
      Below Average
      Old Hastings
      Sussex Police
      548 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.8% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      60/100
      Average
      Peverel
      Sussex Police
      302 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.5% trend
      28.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Old Hastings
      B Peverel
      Safety Score
      34/100 Below Average
      60/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      548
      302
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      486
      313
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.8%
      ↓3.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Old Hastings
      B Peverel
      Violent Crime
      196 ↑17%
      112 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      110 ↑43%
      43 ↑16%
      Other Theft
      36 ↓8%
      13 ↓19%
      Vehicle Crime
      45 ↑61%
      4 ↑33%
      Burglary
      25 ↑4%
      4 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      46 ↓16%
      21 ↓51%
      Drugs
      14 ↑56%
      12 ↑20%
      Public Order
      48 ↓9%
      21 ↑11%
      Robbery
      2
      7
      Shoplifting
      6 ↓45%
      49 ↓29%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓33%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓20%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑20%
      6 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      8 ↓20%
      6 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      B Peverel is the safer choice — scoring 60/100 vs 34/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Old Hastings safer than Peverel?

      Old Hastings has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) and recorded 548 crimes in the last 12 months. Peverel has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) with 302 crimes. Peverel scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Old Hastings vs Peverel?

      Old Hastings shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Peverel shows -3.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Old Hastings and Peverel?

      In Old Hastings, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (196 incidents). In Peverel, it is Violent Crime (112 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Old Hastings and Peverel?

      Old Hastings recorded 110 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Peverel recorded 43. 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 Old Hastings vs Peverel?

      Violent crime in Old Hastings totalled 196 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 112 in Peverel. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Old Hastings and Peverel in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Old Hastings recorded 486 crimes (now 548, a change of +12.8%). Peverel recorded 313 crimes previously (now 302, -3.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Old Hastings and Peverel?

      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. Old Hastings has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Peverel has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Old Hastings and Peverel?

      Old Hastings falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Peverel 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 Old Hastings and Peverel?

      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 Old Hastings or Peverel on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Old Hastings and Peverel. 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.