Crime Rate in Hastings: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hastings

The total recorded crimes in Hastings, UK in July 2025 are around 1,160 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hastings crime rate of 12.75 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (386) incidents (-1.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (210) incidents (9.95% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (171) incidents (34.65% increase)
Hastings Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 104
  • Oasthouse Close with total crimes: 24
  • Havelock Road with total crimes: 18

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 (196 crimes), and the safest, St Helens (16 crimes), is 180 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Hastings.

Similarly, the area of Central Hastings (196 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Ore (54 crimes), with a difference of 142 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Hastings.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Castle196
Gensing166
Central St Leonards96
West St Leonards93
Hollington82

Safest Wards:

Silverhill39
Maze Hill37
Ore35
Braybrooke30
St Helens16

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Hastings196
Braybrooke & Bohemia171
West St Leonards130
Central St Leonards109
Ashdown98

Safest Areas:

Broomgrove92
Silverhill82
Old Hastings73
Conquest & St Helens57
Ore54

Hastings Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hastings has recorded 1,160 crimes with crime rate of 12.75 ranking 42th 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Sussex)CrimesRank (East Sussex)CrimesRank (East Sussex)
Wealden835 78,960 57,086 5
Lewes751 68,184 46,406 4
Rother730 48,269 36,338 3
Eastbourne1,249 114,019 110,935 1

Hastings Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3767 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 313.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 393 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025386
June 2025393
May 2025342
April 2025391
March 2025371
February 2025297
January 20253
December 2024306
November 2024321
October 2024300
September 2024301
August 2024356

A total of 608 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202562
June 202554
May 202553
April 202557
March 202556
February 202547
December 202456
November 202449
October 202446
September 202457
August 202471

A total of 815 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 74.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202582
June 202570
May 202588
April 202568
March 202581
February 202562
December 202459
November 202472
October 202471
September 202474
August 202488

A total of 203 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202512
May 202527
April 202524
March 202520
February 202526
December 202416
November 202419
October 202414
September 202418
August 202412

A total of 233 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202520
May 202522
April 202515
March 202517
February 202515
December 202426
November 202416
October 202432
September 202421
August 202415

A total of 1562 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 142.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 210 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025210
June 2025191
May 2025165
April 2025169
March 2025128
February 2025110
December 202494
November 202485
October 2024109
September 2024130
August 2024171

A total of 1218 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 110.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 171 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025171
June 2025127
May 2025123
April 202598
March 2025129
February 202590
December 202481
November 202493
October 2024109
September 2024138
August 202459

A total of 77 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202514
May 202511
April 20259
March 202511
December 20247
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 276 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202528
May 202539
April 202529
March 202527
February 202520
December 202423
November 202415
October 202419
September 202422
August 202424

A total of 376 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202536
May 202527
April 202530
March 202528
February 202531
December 202430
November 202448
October 202431
September 202428
August 202440

A total of 153 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202521
May 202521
April 202522
March 20254
February 20258
December 202410
November 202412
October 20249
September 202415
August 202417

A total of 53 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20256
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20249
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 908 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 82.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202583
June 202580
May 202591
April 202571
March 202593
February 202589
December 202474
November 202479
October 202481
September 202481
August 202486

A total of 64 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20258
April 20259
March 20257
February 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20245
August 20246

High Crime Locations Hastings in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total104
Shoplifting92
Public order11
Drugs1
2. Oasthouse Close (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences19
Other theft4
Drugs1
3. Havelock Road (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Theft from the person1
4. Wellington Place (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences7
Shoplifting2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order3
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
6. Whitworth Road (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery1

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