Crime Rate in Ashdown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashdown

The total recorded crimes in Ashdown, Hastings, UK in July 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashdown crime rate of 9.12 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 Ashdown, encompassing approximately 7,347 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (29.41% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
Ashdown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitworth Road with total crimes: 16
  • The Ridge West with total crimes: 6
  • Seven Acre Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is Ashdown?

To understand the safety of Ashdown, we need to analyze Ashdown crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Hastings:

    • In 2024, Ashdown demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hastings average, with 631 crimes compared to 745.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Ashdown witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 15 other areas in the Hastings.

    • In 2023, Ashdown had fewer crimes than the Hastings average, with 521 crimes compared to 596. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Ashdown witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the Hastings.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hastings, Ashdown has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Ashdown Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ashdown has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 9.12 ranking 7th out of 15 in the Hastings, UK

In 2024, the total Ashdown crimes were 631. The crime rate of Ashdown in 2024 was 85.89 (year) or 7.16 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Hastings.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ashdown were around 521 crimes with yearly crime rate of 70.91 (year) or 5.91 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Hastings.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ashdown)CrimesRank (Ashdown)CrimesRank (Ashdown)
Castle196 12,582 12,016 1
Central St Leonards96 31,030 3898 2
Gensing166 21,137 2740 4
Hollington82 5891 4744 3
West St Leonards93 4661 7452 10
Baird81 6619 9681 5
Wishing Tree59 9692 5511 9
Tressell59 8666 6568 6
Old Hastings58 10528 11513 8
Ore35 14561 10447 11
Conquest46 11497 12305 13
Silverhill39 12482 13388 12
Maze Hill37 13354 15286 15
Braybrooke30 15374 14302 14
St Helens16 16213 16168 16

Ashdown 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 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202517
May 202511
April 202520
March 202526
February 202514
December 202411
November 202419
October 202415
September 202417
August 202420

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
February 20252
November 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20253
May 20254
April 202512
March 20256
February 20259
November 20243
October 20242
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20254
May 20255
April 20258
March 20257
February 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20248
September 20245
August 202410

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
August 20241

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20252
March 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20258
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20247
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations Ashdown in July 2025

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

1. Whitworth Road (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. The Ridge West (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Seven Acre Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Bellingham Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
5. High Beech Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
6. Harlequin Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Welton Rise (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Clarendon Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
9. Stockton View (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Coxheath Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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