Crime Rate in Hillside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hillside

The total recorded crimes in Hillside, Adur, UK in March 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hillside crime rate of 0.71 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
Hillside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Holmbush Way with total crimes: 6
  • Holmbush Close 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Hillside has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 0.56 ranking 3th out of 13 in the Adur, UK

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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Adur)CrimesRank (Adur)CrimesRank (Adur)
Mash Barn70 2689 5948 1
St Mary's71 11,000 1930 2
Southwick Green58 5802 3708 3
Eastbrook61 4735 4582 4
Churchill51 6390 8374 6
Southlands32 8423 6323 7
Widewater34 7408 7280 9
Peverel25 9313 9300 8
Manor22 10269 10235 10
Marine8 14263 11182 11
St Nicolas14 11148 13121 13
Cokeham9 13208 12157 12
Buckingham10 12106 14106 14

Hillside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (64 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (60 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
December 20249
November 20247
October 202410
September 20245
August 20246
July 20241
June 202410
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 256 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
February 202528
December 202413
November 202416
October 20247
September 202420
August 202421
July 202428
June 202460
May 202421
April 202410

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243

A total of 197 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202510
December 20245
November 202410
October 20243
September 202444
August 20245
July 202419
June 202464
May 202413
April 202412

A total of 114 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
November 202416
October 20244
September 202411
August 20244
July 20249
June 202438
May 202422
April 20245

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202511
December 20242
November 20249
October 20245
September 20244
August 20241
July 20249
June 202420
May 202410
April 20241

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 202424
April 20242

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
November 20249
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
June 20246

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 202410
April 20243

High Crime Locations Hillside in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft3
2. Holmbush Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Holmbush Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
4. Paythorne Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Upper Kingston Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
7. Cromleigh Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Hill Farm Way (Map)
Total3
Public order3
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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