Old Hastings vs Polegate
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Old Hastings vs Polegate Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Old Hastings safer than Polegate?
Old Hastings has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) and recorded 548 crimes in the last 12 months. Polegate has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) with 535 crimes. Polegate scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Old Hastings vs Polegate?
Old Hastings shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Polegate shows -12.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Old Hastings and Polegate?
In Old Hastings, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (196 incidents). In Polegate, it is Shoplifting (169 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Old Hastings and Polegate?
Old Hastings recorded 110 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Polegate recorded 95. 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 Polegate?
Violent crime in Old Hastings totalled 196 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 113 in Polegate. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Old Hastings and Polegate 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%). Polegate recorded 610 crimes previously (now 535, -12.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Old Hastings and Polegate?
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 Polegate has 26.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Old Hastings and Polegate?
Old Hastings falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Polegate 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 Polegate?
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 Polegate on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Old Hastings and Polegate. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.