Crime Rate in Hastings: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hastings

The total recorded crimes in Hastings, UK in March 2025 are around 976 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hastings crime rate of 10.73 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (371) incidents (24.92% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (129) incidents (43.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (128) incidents (16.36% increase)
Hastings Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sheerwater Crescent with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Havelock Road with total crimes: 17

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 Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Castle (185 crimes), and the safest, St Helens (22 crimes), is 163 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Hastings.

Similarly, the area of Central Hastings (185 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Old Hastings (61 crimes), with a difference of 124 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Hastings.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Castle185
Gensing90
Central St Leonards76
West St Leonards64
Tressell63

Safest Wards:

Old Hastings46
Braybrooke32
Maze Hill28
Silverhill27
St Helens22

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Hastings185
Braybrooke & Bohemia97
West St Leonards92
Central St Leonards92
Broomgrove80

Safest Areas:

Conquest & St Helens79
Ashdown74
Hollington71
Ore66
Old Hastings61

Hastings Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Hastings has recorded 976 crimes with crime rate of 10.73 ranking 7787th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 2 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

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Sussex)CrimesRank (East Sussex)CrimesRank (East Sussex)
Wealden762 78,960 57,086 5
Rother586 68,269 36,338 3
Eastbourne58 514,019 110,935 1
Lewes675 48,184 46,406 4

Hastings Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 306 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 94 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (321 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (93 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (300 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (109 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (301 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (138 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (356 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (171 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 378 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 209 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (748 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (302 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 195 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202515
December 202426
November 202416
October 202432
September 202421
August 202415
July 202419
June 202434

A total of 1338 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 148.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 302 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025128
February 2025110
December 202494
November 202485
October 2024109
September 2024130
August 2024171
July 2024209
June 2024302

A total of 377 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202531
December 202430
November 202448
October 202431
September 202428
August 202440
July 202427
June 2024114

A total of 579 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 64.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202556
February 202547
December 202456
November 202449
October 202446
September 202457
August 202471
July 202479
June 2024118

A total of 170 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202526
December 202416
November 202419
October 202414
September 202418
August 202412
July 202413
June 202432

A total of 200 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202520
December 202423
November 202415
October 202419
September 202422
August 202424
July 202420
June 202430

A total of 856 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 95.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202593
February 202589
December 202474
November 202479
October 202481
September 202481
August 202486
July 2024101
June 2024172

A total of 43 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20249
September 20245
August 20247
July 20241
June 20248

A total of 869 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 96.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025129
February 202590
December 202481
November 202493
October 2024109
September 2024138
August 202459
July 202458
June 2024112

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20245
August 20246
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 3381 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 338.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 748 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025371
February 2025297
January 20253
December 2024306
November 2024321
October 2024300
September 2024301
August 2024356
July 2024378
June 2024748

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
December 20247
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 202418

A total of 742 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 82.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202581
February 202562
December 202459
November 202472
October 202471
September 202474
August 202488
July 202479
June 2024156

A total of 116 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20258
December 202410
November 202412
October 20249
September 202415
August 202417
July 202413
June 202428

High Crime Locations Hastings in March 2025

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

1. Sheerwater Crescent (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting22
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting21
3. Havelock Road (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences5
Robbery1
Bicycle theft1
4. De Cham Avenue (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences8
Drugs4
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery1
Public order1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting8
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft1

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