16 Wards · England & WalesUpdated April 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in Hastings
Compare crime rates across all 16 wards in Hastings. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
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| 1 | Castle | 263.8 | 308 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Gensing | 190.0 | 134 | chevron_right |
| 3 | Central St Leonards | 113.0 | 128 | chevron_right |
| 4 | West St Leonards | 108.3 | 75 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Old Hastings | 99.1 | 84 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Baird | 95.5 | 73 | chevron_right |
| 7 | Ashdown | 94.7 | 62 | chevron_right |
| 8 | Hollington | 84.4 | 62 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Ore | 83.9 | 45 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Wishing Tree | 78.3 | 63 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Tressell | 57.4 | 51 | chevron_right |
| 12 | Conquest | 55.5 | 54 | chevron_right |
| 13 | Braybrooke | 41.6 | 53 | chevron_right |
| 14 | Maze Hill | 38.8 | 24 | chevron_right |
| 15 | St Helens | 37.6 | 14 | chevron_right |
| 16 | Silverhill | 30.9 | 36 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of Hastings has the highest crime rate?
Castle has the highest crime rate in Hastings, with 263.8 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in Hastings?
Silverhill has the lowest crime rate among Hastings's wards, with 30.9 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does Hastings have?
Hastings has 16 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.