Crime Rate in Braybrooke: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Braybrooke

The total recorded crimes in Braybrooke, Hastings, UK in May 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Braybrooke Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hughenden Road with total crimes: 4
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 4
  • Beaconsfield Road 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 May 2025 the Braybrooke has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 1.98 ranking 14th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Braybrooke)CrimesRank (Braybrooke)CrimesRank (Braybrooke)
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
Baird54 9619 9681 5
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
Maze Hill20 15354 15286 15
St Helens18 16213 16168 16

Braybrooke Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202515
March 202515
February 202511
December 20244
November 20246
October 20246
September 202413
August 202411
July 202410
June 202416
May 202422

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20257
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20247
September 20241
August 20241
July 20249
June 202414
May 202413

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
December 20242
November 20247
October 20242
September 20241
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
November 20241
October 20241
May 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20246
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Braybrooke in May 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 offences3
Robbery1
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
3. Beaconsfield Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Hughenden Place (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. St James'S Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Pashley Gardens (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Braybrooke Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Stanley Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Laton Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Sherwood Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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