Crime Rate in Baird: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Baird

The total recorded crimes in Baird, Hastings, UK in May 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Baird crime rate of 6.35 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 Baird, encompassing approximately 8,505 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (38.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Baird Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Cheviots with total crimes: 6
  • Pennine Rise with total crimes: 4
  • Upper Broomgrove Road with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Baird has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 6.35 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Baird)CrimesRank (Baird)CrimesRank (Baird)
Castle208 12,582 12,016 1
Central St Leonards101 31,030 3898 2
Gensing104 21,137 2740 4
Hollington77 5891 4744 3
Tressell78 4666 6568 6
Wishing Tree45 10692 5511 9
Ore59 6561 10447 11
Ashdown34 13631 8521 7
West St Leonards57 8661 7452 10
Conquest59 7497 12305 13
Old Hastings44 11528 11513 8
Silverhill35 12482 13388 12
Braybrooke30 14374 14302 14
Maze Hill20 15354 15286 15
St Helens18 16213 16168 16

Baird Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 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 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (24 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20257
February 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
September 20247
August 20246
July 20241
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 252 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202518
March 202532
February 202517
January 20251
December 202421
November 202412
October 202413
September 202424
August 202419
July 202422
June 202422
May 202426

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20254
November 20242
September 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20258
February 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 202410
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202511
March 20258
February 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 202415
September 20245
August 202410
July 202410
June 202424
May 202412

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
December 20241
October 20243
July 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
July 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. The Cheviots (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Pennine Rise (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
3. Upper Broomgrove Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
4. Quantock Gardens (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Southdown Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Mendip Gardens (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Malvern Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Amberstone Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Hoad'S Wood Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Other crime1
10. Brendon Rise (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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