The total recorded crimes in Hastings, Hastings in January 2025 are around 3 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hastings crime rate of 0.03 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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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.
In January 2025 the Hastings has recorded 3 crimes with crime rate of 0.03 ranking 308th 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
| City | January 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (East Sussex) | Crimes | Rank (East Sussex) | Crimes | Rank (East Sussex) | |
| Wealden | 2 | 3 | 8,960 | 5 | 7,086 | 5 |
| Lewes | 5 | 1 | 8,184 | 4 | 6,406 | 4 |
| Rother | NA | NA | 8,269 | 3 | 6,338 | 3 |
| Eastbourne | NA | NA | 14,019 | 1 | 10,935 | 1 |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 2713 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 339.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 748 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 306 |
| November 2024 | 321 |
| October 2024 | 300 |
| September 2024 | 301 |
| August 2024 | 356 |
| July 2024 | 378 |
| June 2024 | 748 |
A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 4 |
| October 2024 | 9 |
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
A total of 104 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 28 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 10 |
| November 2024 | 12 |
| October 2024 | 9 |
| September 2024 | 15 |
| August 2024 | 17 |
| July 2024 | 13 |
| June 2024 | 28 |
A total of 599 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 85.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 156 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 59 |
| November 2024 | 72 |
| October 2024 | 71 |
| September 2024 | 74 |
| August 2024 | 88 |
| July 2024 | 79 |
| June 2024 | 156 |
A total of 163 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 34 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 26 |
| November 2024 | 16 |
| October 2024 | 32 |
| September 2024 | 21 |
| August 2024 | 15 |
| July 2024 | 19 |
| June 2024 | 34 |
A total of 124 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 32 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 16 |
| November 2024 | 19 |
| October 2024 | 14 |
| September 2024 | 18 |
| August 2024 | 12 |
| July 2024 | 13 |
| June 2024 | 32 |
A total of 650 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 92.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 138 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 81 |
| November 2024 | 93 |
| October 2024 | 109 |
| September 2024 | 138 |
| August 2024 | 59 |
| July 2024 | 58 |
| June 2024 | 112 |
A total of 153 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 23 |
| November 2024 | 15 |
| October 2024 | 19 |
| September 2024 | 22 |
| August 2024 | 24 |
| July 2024 | 20 |
| June 2024 | 30 |
A total of 318 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 45.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 114 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 30 |
| November 2024 | 48 |
| October 2024 | 31 |
| September 2024 | 28 |
| August 2024 | 40 |
| July 2024 | 27 |
| June 2024 | 114 |
A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 7 |
| November 2024 | 4 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 18 |
A total of 1100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 157.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 302 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 94 |
| November 2024 | 85 |
| October 2024 | 109 |
| September 2024 | 130 |
| August 2024 | 171 |
| July 2024 | 209 |
| June 2024 | 302 |
A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 5 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
A total of 674 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 96.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 172 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 74 |
| November 2024 | 79 |
| October 2024 | 81 |
| September 2024 | 81 |
| August 2024 | 86 |
| July 2024 | 101 |
| June 2024 | 172 |
A total of 476 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 68.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 118 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 56 |
| November 2024 | 49 |
| October 2024 | 46 |
| September 2024 | 57 |
| August 2024 | 71 |
| July 2024 | 79 |
| June 2024 | 118 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hastings postcode area is presented below.