Old Hastings vs Rotherfield
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Old Hastings vs Rotherfield Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Old Hastings safer than Rotherfield?
Old Hastings has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) and recorded 548 crimes in the last 12 months. Rotherfield has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 72 crimes. Rotherfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Old Hastings vs Rotherfield?
Old Hastings shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rotherfield shows +16.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Old Hastings and Rotherfield?
In Old Hastings, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (196 incidents). In Rotherfield, it is Violent Crime (26 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Old Hastings and Rotherfield?
Old Hastings recorded 110 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rotherfield recorded 11. 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 Rotherfield?
Violent crime in Old Hastings totalled 196 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 26 in Rotherfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Old Hastings and Rotherfield 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%). Rotherfield recorded 62 crimes previously (now 72, +16.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Old Hastings and Rotherfield?
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 Rotherfield has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Old Hastings and Rotherfield?
Old Hastings falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Rotherfield 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 Rotherfield?
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 Rotherfield on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Old Hastings and Rotherfield. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.