Crime Rate in Baird: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Baird

The total recorded crimes in Baird, Hastings, UK in July 2025 are around 81 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Baird crime rate of 9.52 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 Baird, encompassing approximately 8,505 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (77.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Baird Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fellows Road with total crimes: 8
  • Hoad'S Wood Road with total crimes: 7
  • Harkness Drive with total crimes: 5

How safe is Baird?

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

  • Relative to Hastings:

    • In 2024, Baird demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hastings average, with 619 crimes compared to 745.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Baird recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 15 other areas in the Hastings.

    • In 2023, Baird experienced a greater number of crimes than the Hastings average, with 681 crimes compared to 596. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Baird witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 15 other areas in the Hastings.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Baird Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Baird has recorded 81 crimes with crime rate of 9.52 ranking 6th out of 15 in the Hastings, UK

In 2024, the total Baird crimes were 619. The crime rate of Baird in 2024 was 72.77 (year) or 6.06 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Hastings.

In 2023, the total crimes in Baird were around 681 crimes with yearly crime rate of 80.06 (year) or 6.67 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Hastings.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Baird)CrimesRank (Baird)CrimesRank (Baird)
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
Wishing Tree59 9692 5511 9
Tressell59 8666 6568 6
Ashdown67 7631 8521 7
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

Baird 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 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

December 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 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20255
April 20253
March 20258
February 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 202410
August 20245

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 243 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202522
May 202525
April 202518
March 202532
February 202517
January 20251
December 202421
November 202412
October 202413
September 202424
August 202419

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20253
December 20241
October 20243

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202510
May 20256
April 202511
March 20258
February 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 202415
September 20245
August 202410

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20253
February 20254
November 20242
September 20243

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20255
April 20256
March 20257
February 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Baird in July 2025

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

1. Fellows Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Hoad'S Wood Road (Map)
Total7
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
3. Harkness Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
4. Parker Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Quantock Gardens (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Linley Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Southdown Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
8. Brendon Rise (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Whittington'S Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
10. Cobb Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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