Crime Rate in Hastings: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hastings

The total recorded crimes in Hastings, UK in January 2026 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hastings crime rate of 0.01 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 Hastings, encompassing approximately 90,995 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-99.67% decrease)
Hastings Crime Hotspots

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

  • Watermill Drive with total crimes: 1

Hastings Police Info:

Sussex Police

How safe is Hastings?

To understand the safety of Hastings, we need to analyze Hastings crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Hastings has recorded 11,918 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 130.97 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 55 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 9,540 crimes with a crime rate of 104.84, ranking it 111 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to East Sussex:

    • In 2024, Hastings reported a higher crime volume than the East Sussex average, with 11,918 crimes compared to 10,270. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Hastings recorded fewer crimes than 3 out of 4 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hastings experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Sussex average, with 9,540 crimes compared to 8,061. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Hastings recorded fewer crimes than 3 out of 4 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Hastings is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in East Sussex, Hastings has a higher crime rate in 2024.

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

Hastings Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Hastings has recorded 1 crimes with crime rate of 0.01 ranking 324th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in East Sussex.

In 2024, the total Hastings crimes were 11,918. The crime rate of Hastings in 2024 was 130.97 (year) or 10.91 (month) ranking it 55 danzarous in the UK. Hastings ranked 2 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in East Sussex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hastings were around 9,540 crimes with yearly crime rate of 104.84 (year) or 8.74 (month) ranking 111 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in East Sussex, Hastings ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 2 as per crime rate of Hastings

CityJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (East Sussex)CrimesRank (East Sussex)CrimesRank (East Sussex)
Wealden9 78,960 57,086 5
LewesNA NA8,184 46,406 4
Rother2 48,269 36,338 3
EastbourneNA NA14,019 110,935 1

Hastings Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In January 2026, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 301 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 121 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (294 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (133 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (336 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (181 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (322 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (168 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (357 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (187 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 386 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 210 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (393 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (191 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (342 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (165 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (391 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (169 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (371 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (129 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 297 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 110 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3791 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 315.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 393 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 2025301
November 2025294
October 2025336
September 2025322
August 2025357
July 2025386
June 2025393
May 2025342
April 2025391
March 2025371
February 2025297

A total of 247 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202527
November 202517
October 202529
September 202529
August 202522
July 202534
June 202520
May 202522
April 202515
March 202517
February 202515

A total of 1743 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 158.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 210 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 2025101
November 2025133
October 2025181
September 2025168
August 2025187
July 2025210
June 2025191
May 2025165
April 2025169
March 2025128
February 2025110

A total of 1434 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 130.36 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 2025121
November 2025120
October 2025172
September 2025140
August 2025143
July 2025171
June 2025127
May 2025123
April 202598
March 2025129
February 202590

A total of 321 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202535
November 202527
October 202528
September 202530
August 202528
July 202530
June 202528
May 202539
April 202529
March 202527
February 202520

A total of 861 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.27 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202550
November 202592
October 202585
September 202597
August 202586
July 202582
June 202570
May 202588
April 202568
March 202581
February 202562

A total of 414 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.64 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202542
November 202551
October 202546
September 202532
August 202544
July 202547
June 202536
May 202527
April 202530
March 202528
February 202531

A total of 141 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202511
November 202511
October 202510
September 202512
August 20257
July 202514
June 202521
May 202521
April 202522
March 20254
February 20258

A total of 594 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202544
November 202539
October 202563
September 202556
August 202563
July 202562
June 202554
May 202553
April 202557
March 202556
February 202547

A total of 39 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20252
October 20255
September 20251
August 20254
July 20255
June 20254
May 20256
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 209 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202524
November 202511
October 202517
September 202516
August 202517
July 202515
June 202512
May 202527
April 202524
March 202520
February 202526

A total of 883 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202578
November 202568
October 202583
September 202568
August 202579
July 202583
June 202580
May 202591
April 202571
March 202593
February 202589

A total of 78 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20254
November 20254
October 202510
September 20257
August 20259
July 20257
June 20258
May 20258
April 20259
March 20257
February 20255

A total of 117 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.70 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202516
November 202510
October 202512
September 20258
August 202512
July 202514
June 202514
May 202511
April 20259
March 202511

High Crime Locations Hastings in January 2026

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

1. Watermill Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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