Crime Rate in Ashdown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashdown

The total recorded crimes in Ashdown, Hastings, UK in March 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashdown crime rate of 7.35 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Ashdown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitworth Road with total crimes: 8
  • Seven Acre Close with total crimes: 7
  • Harlequin Gardens with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Ashdown has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 7.35 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hastings)CrimesRank (Hastings)CrimesRank (Hastings)
Castle185 12,582 12,016 1
Central St Leonards76 31,030 3898 2
Gensing90 21,137 2740 4
Hollington60 8891 4744 3
West St Leonards64 4661 7452 10
Baird63 7619 9681 5
Wishing Tree63 6692 5511 9
Tressell63 5666 6568 6
Old Hastings46 12528 11513 8
Ore52 10561 10447 11
Conquest51 11497 12305 13
Silverhill27 15482 13388 12
Braybrooke32 13374 14302 14
Maze Hill28 14354 15286 15
St Helens22 16213 16168 16

Ashdown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20248
September 20245
August 202410
July 202412
June 202414
May 20248
April 202412
March 202412

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 20242
March 20245

A total of 243 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202514
December 202411
November 202419
October 202415
September 202417
August 202420
July 202421
June 202438
May 202421
April 202414
March 202427

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20259
November 20243
October 20242
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242
March 20246

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
May 20241

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20241
July 202410
June 202412
May 20245
April 20242
March 202410

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20247
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

High Crime Locations Ashdown in March 2025

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

1. Whitworth Road (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Seven Acre Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Harlequin Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Downey Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
5. Mistral Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
6. The Ridge West (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Welton Rise (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Highwater View (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. High Beech Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Thomas Brassey Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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