Old Hastings vs Stanford

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    34/100
    Old Hastings Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      42/100
      Stanford Sussex Police

      Old Hastings vs Stanford 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
      42/100
      Below Average
      Stanford
      Sussex Police
      577 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.9% trend
      44.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Old Hastings
      B Stanford
      Safety Score
      34/100 Below Average
      42/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      548
      577
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      486
      613
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.8%
      ↓5.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      44.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Old Hastings
      B Stanford
      Violent Crime
      196 ↑17%
      159 ↑45%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      110 ↑43%
      74 ↑7%
      Other Theft
      36 ↓8%
      43 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      45 ↑61%
      21 ↓48%
      Burglary
      25 ↑4%
      16 ↓20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      46 ↓16%
      48 ↑55%
      Drugs
      14 ↑56%
      12 ↓43%
      Public Order
      48 ↓9%
      44 ↓2%
      Robbery
      2
      6 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      6 ↓45%
      125 ↓40%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓33%
      4
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓20%
      6 ↑500%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑20%
      5 ↓29%
      Other Crime
      8 ↓20%
      14 ↑8%
      Overall Verdict
      B Stanford is the safer choice — scoring 42/100 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 Stanford?

      Old Hastings has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) and recorded 548 crimes in the last 12 months. Stanford has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) with 577 crimes. Stanford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Old Hastings vs Stanford?

      Old Hastings shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Stanford shows -5.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Old Hastings, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (196 incidents). In Stanford, it is Violent Crime (159 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Old Hastings recorded 110 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stanford recorded 74. 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 Stanford?

      Violent crime in Old Hastings totalled 196 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 159 in Stanford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Old Hastings and Stanford 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%). Stanford recorded 613 crimes previously (now 577, -5.9%).

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

      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 Stanford has 44.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Old Hastings and Stanford?

      Old Hastings falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Stanford 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 Stanford?

      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 Stanford on a crime map?

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