Crime Rate in Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle

The total recorded crimes in Castle, Hastings, UK in July 2025 are around 196 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle crime rate of 0.27 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 Castle, encompassing approximately 725,437 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (-26.32% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (16.67% increase)
Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Havelock Road with total crimes: 19
  • Wellington Place with total crimes: 16
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 14

How safe is Castle?

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

  • Relative to Hastings:

    • In 2024, Castle reported a higher crime volume than the Hastings average, with 2,582 crimes compared to 745. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Castle witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 15 other areas in the Hastings.

    • In 2023, Castle experienced a greater number of crimes than the Hastings average, with 2,016 crimes compared to 596. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Castle witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 15 other areas in the Hastings.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hastings, Castle has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Castle Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Castle has recorded 196 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 ranking 1th out of 15 in the Hastings, UK

In 2024, the total Castle crimes were 2,582. The crime rate of Castle in 2024 was 20.93 (year) or 1.74 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Hastings.

In 2023, the total crimes in Castle were around 2,016 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.54 (year) or 1.21 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Hastings.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)
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
Braybrooke30 15374 14302 14
St Helens16 16213 16168 16

Castle 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 56 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (64 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (80 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (32 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (67 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 74 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (40 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (74 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (46 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 202512
April 202511
March 20259
February 20258
December 202411
November 20249
October 20248
September 202413
August 202412

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20256
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 331 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202534
May 202530
April 202531
March 202520
February 202522
December 202425
November 202417
October 202426
September 202440
August 202446

A total of 736 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202556
June 202576
May 202564
April 202580
March 202567
February 202574
January 20252
December 202450
November 202476
October 202463
September 202454
August 202474

A total of 172 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202517
May 202515
April 202513
March 202514
February 202513
December 202415
November 202414
October 202419
September 202413
August 202421

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20254
May 202510
April 20257
March 20254
February 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20256
April 20256
March 20251
February 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
December 20243
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20256
April 20251
March 20254
February 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 20246
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 158 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202512
May 202515
April 202518
March 202519
February 202515
December 20247
November 202418
October 202416
September 20249
August 202415

A total of 344 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202524
May 202530
April 202532
March 202538
February 202535
December 202435
November 202425
October 202426
September 202440
August 202431

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20255
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 20245

High Crime Locations Castle in July 2025

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

1. Havelock Road (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Wellington Place (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order3
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
4. Robertson Terrace (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
5. Station Road (Map)
Total9
Public order3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Cornwallis Terrace (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Russell Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Castle Gardens (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
9. York Gardens (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Breeds Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1

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