Old Hastings vs Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote

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
      37/100
      Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote Sussex Police

      Old Hastings vs Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote Results

      A
      34/100
      Below Average
      Old Hastings
      Sussex Police
      548 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.8% trend
      33.3% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      37/100
      Below Average
      Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote
      Sussex Police
      623 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.2% trend
      39.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Old Hastings
      B Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote
      Safety Score
      34/100 Below Average
      37/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      548
      623
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      486
      624
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.8%
      ↓0.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      39.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Old Hastings
      B Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote
      Violent Crime
      196 ↑17%
      166 ↓22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      110 ↑43%
      87 ↑4%
      Other Theft
      36 ↓8%
      42 ↑8%
      Vehicle Crime
      45 ↑61%
      30 ↓35%
      Burglary
      25 ↑4%
      19 ↓42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      46 ↓16%
      62 ↑0%
      Drugs
      14 ↑56%
      4 ↓69%
      Public Order
      48 ↓9%
      42 ↓5%
      Robbery
      2
      4 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      6 ↓45%
      144 ↑95%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓33%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓20%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑20%
      5 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      8 ↓20%
      15 ↑67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote is the safer choice — scoring 37/100 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 Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote?

      Old Hastings has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) and recorded 548 crimes in the last 12 months. Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) with 623 crimes. Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Old Hastings vs Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote?

      Old Hastings shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote shows -0.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Old Hastings and Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote?

      In Old Hastings, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (196 incidents). In Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote, it is Violent Crime (166 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Old Hastings and Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote?

      Old Hastings recorded 110 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote recorded 87. 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 Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote?

      Violent crime in Old Hastings totalled 196 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 166 in Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Old Hastings and Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote 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%). Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote recorded 624 crimes previously (now 623, -0.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Old Hastings and Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote?

      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 Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote has 39.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Old Hastings and Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote?

      Old Hastings falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote 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 Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote?

      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 Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Old Hastings and Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashington and Woodmancote. 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.