Crime Rate in Hillside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hillside

The total recorded crimes in Hillside, Adur, UK in February 2026 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hillside crime rate of 0.51 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Hillside, encompassing approximately 87,565 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hillside Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

How safe is Hillside?

To understand the safety of Hillside, we need to analyze Hillside crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Adur:

    • In 2024, Hillside reported a higher crime volume than the Adur average, with 880 crimes compared to 474. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hillside witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 13 other areas in the Adur.

    • In 2023, Hillside experienced a greater number of crimes than the Adur average, with 529 crimes compared to 412. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hillside witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 13 other areas in the Adur.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Adur, Hillside has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Hillside Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Hillside crimes were 880. The crime rate of Hillside in 2024 was 10.05 (year) or 0.84 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Adur.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hillside were around 529 crimes with yearly crime rate of 7.09 (year) or 0.59 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Adur.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Hillside)CrimesRank (Hillside)CrimesRank (Hillside)
Mash BarnNA NA689 5948 1
St Mary'sNA NA1,000 1930 2
Southwick GreenNA NA802 3708 3
EastbrookNA NA735 4582 4
ChurchillNA NA390 8374 6
SouthlandsNA NA423 6323 7
WidewaterNA NA408 7280 9
PeverelNA NA313 9300 8
ManorNA NA269 10235 10
MarineNA NA263 11182 11
CokehamNA NA208 12157 12
St NicolasNA NA148 13121 13
BuckinghamNA NA106 14106 14

Hillside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202616
December 202532
November 202517
October 202514
September 202510
August 20258
July 20257
June 202515
May 202515
April 202533
March 202532
February 202528

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
December 20257
November 202510
October 20254
September 202512
August 20253
July 20255
June 202515
May 20251
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20254
October 20255
September 202512
August 202514
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20257
March 202512
February 202510

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
November 20251
October 20251
August 20254
June 20253
April 20254
March 20256
February 202511

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
October 20252
July 20253
June 20254
April 20254

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20251
November 20251
October 20253
September 20251
August 20259
July 20258
June 20255
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20256

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20253
November 202521
September 20253
August 20259
June 20256
May 202515
April 20256
February 20253

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
October 20252
July 20251
May 20256
April 20252
February 20257

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20253
October 20257
September 20253
July 20253
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
August 20253
July 20251

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
October 20252
September 20252
June 20253
February 20253

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Hillside in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hillside postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Downland Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Old Shoreham Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cromleigh Way (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
7. Upper Kingston Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Downland Close (Map)
Total3
Other crime3
9. Mulberry Close (Map)
Total3
Public order3
10. Mile Oak Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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