Is Castle (Hastings) Safe?
Crime statistics for Castle (Hastings). Based on official UK Police data, updated December 2025.
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Crime by Category
Last 36 months — 6,904 total crimes recorded in Castle (Hastings)
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Castle (Hastings) — last 36 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Castle (Hastings) safe?
Castle (Hastings) has a CrimeRadar safety score of 8/100, rated High Crime. 2,422 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months. Castle (Hastings) has above-average crime levels and caution is advised.
How many crimes were recorded in Castle (Hastings) in the last 12 months?
2,422 crimes were recorded in Castle (Hastings) in the last 12 months. This is an increase of 3.2% compared to the previous 12-month period (2,346 crimes).
What is the most common crime in Castle (Hastings)?
The most common crime in Castle (Hastings) is Violent Crime, with 2,327 incidents recorded in the last 12 months. This accounts for 96.1% of all reported crimes in the area.
Is crime in Castle (Hastings) increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Castle (Hastings) is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 3.2% compared to the same period the previous year. This is something residents and prospective buyers should be aware of.
What is the safety score for Castle (Hastings)?
Castle (Hastings) has a safety score of 8 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Castle (Hastings) compare to the Sussex Police average?
Castle (Hastings) has a safety score of 8/100, while the Sussex Police force area average is 45/100. Castle (Hastings) is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Castle (Hastings)?
54.6% of crimes in Castle (Hastings) resulted in a formal resolution in the last 12 months. This means charges, cautions, penalty notices, or other official outcomes. The UK national average is typically 5–15% for most areas.
How much violent crime is there in Castle (Hastings)?
2,327 violent crimes were recorded in Castle (Hastings) in the last 12 months, representing 96.1% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 1,114 incidents.
When was the crime data for Castle (Hastings) last updated?
The crime data for Castle (Hastings) was last updated in December 2025. CrimeRadar sources all data from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office. New data is published approximately every month with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Castle (Hastings) with other areas?
You can compare Castle (Hastings) with any other UK neighbourhood using CrimeRadar's Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes, category breakdowns, and resolution rates. Visit crimeradar.co.uk/compare to start a comparison.