Old Hastings vs Tressell

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    34/100
    Old Hastings Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      31/100
      Tressell Sussex Police

      Old Hastings vs Tressell 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
      31/100
      Below Average
      Tressell
      Sussex Police
      615 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.3% trend
      27.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Old Hastings
      B Tressell
      Safety Score
      34/100 Below Average
      31/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      548
      615
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      486
      584
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.8%
      ↑5.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      27.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Old Hastings
      B Tressell
      Violent Crime
      196 ↑17%
      201 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      110 ↑43%
      159 ↑57%
      Other Theft
      36 ↓8%
      28 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      45 ↑61%
      31 ↓35%
      Burglary
      25 ↑4%
      13 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      46 ↓16%
      67 ↓11%
      Drugs
      14 ↑56%
      24 ↑118%
      Public Order
      48 ↓9%
      55 ↑22%
      Robbery
      2
      4 ↑33%
      Shoplifting
      6 ↓45%
      3
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓33%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓20%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑20%
      13 ↑117%
      Other Crime
      8 ↓20%
      14 ↑27%
      Overall Verdict
      A Old Hastings is the safer choice — scoring 34/100 vs 31/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Old Hastings safer than Tressell?

      Old Hastings has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) and recorded 548 crimes in the last 12 months. Tressell has a safety score of 31/100 (Below Average) with 615 crimes. Old Hastings scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Old Hastings vs Tressell?

      Old Hastings shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Tressell shows +5.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Old Hastings, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (196 incidents). In Tressell, it is Violent Crime (201 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Old Hastings recorded 110 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tressell recorded 159. 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 Tressell?

      Violent crime in Old Hastings totalled 196 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 201 in Tressell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Old Hastings and Tressell 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%). Tressell recorded 584 crimes previously (now 615, +5.3%).

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

      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 Tressell has 27.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Old Hastings and Tressell?

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

      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 Tressell on a crime map?

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