Crime Rate in Braybrooke: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Braybrooke

The total recorded crimes in Braybrooke, Hastings, UK in July 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Braybrooke crime rate of 1.98 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 Braybrooke, encompassing approximately 15,128 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Braybrooke Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hughenden Road with total crimes: 4
  • Beaconsfield Road with total crimes: 3
  • Braybrooke Terrace with total crimes: 3

How safe is Braybrooke?

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

  • Relative to Hastings:

    • In 2024, Braybrooke demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hastings average, with 374 crimes compared to 745.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Braybrooke recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 15 other areas in the Hastings.

    • In 2023, Braybrooke had fewer crimes than the Hastings average, with 302 crimes compared to 596. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Braybrooke recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 15 other areas in the Hastings.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Braybrooke Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Braybrooke has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 1.98 ranking 15th out of 15 in the Hastings, UK

In 2024, the total Braybrooke crimes were 374. The crime rate of Braybrooke in 2024 was 24.72 (year) or 2.06 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Hastings.

In 2023, the total crimes in Braybrooke were around 302 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.96 (year) or 1.66 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Hastings.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Braybrooke)CrimesRank (Braybrooke)CrimesRank (Braybrooke)
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
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
St Helens16 16213 16168 16

Braybrooke 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 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 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 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20259
April 20258
March 20257
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20247
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20258
May 202510
April 202515
March 202515
February 202511
December 20244
November 20246
October 20246
September 202413
August 202411

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
March 20251
December 20242
November 20247
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
August 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
December 20246
September 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Braybrooke in July 2025

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

1. Hughenden Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Beaconsfield Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Braybrooke Terrace (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Quarry Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Sherwood Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. St James'S Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Lower Park Road (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Fearon Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Hughenden Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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