Crime Rate in Central St Leonards: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Central St Leonards

The total recorded crimes in Central St Leonards, Hastings, UK in May 2025 are around 101 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central St Leonards crime rate of 2.48 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 Central St Leonards, encompassing approximately 40,799 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-5.41% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (275.00% increase)
Central St Leonards Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pevensey Road with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Saxon Street with total crimes: 10

How safe is Central St Leonards?

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

  • Relative to Hastings:

    • In 2024, Central St Leonards reported a higher crime volume than the Hastings average, with 1,030 crimes compared to 745. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Central St Leonards witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 15 other areas in the Hastings.

    • In 2023, Central St Leonards experienced a greater number of crimes than the Hastings average, with 898 crimes compared to 596. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Central St Leonards witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 15 other areas in the Hastings.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Central St Leonards Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Central St Leonards has recorded 101 crimes with crime rate of 2.48 ranking 3th out of 15 in the Hastings, UK

In 2024, the total Central St Leonards crimes were 1,030. The crime rate of Central St Leonards in 2024 was 25.25 (year) or 2.10 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Hastings.

In 2023, the total crimes in Central St Leonards were around 898 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.01 (year) or 1.83 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Hastings.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Central St Leonards)CrimesRank (Central St Leonards)CrimesRank (Central St Leonards)
Castle208 12,582 12,016 1
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
Braybrooke30 14374 14302 14
Maze Hill20 15354 15286 15
St Helens18 16213 16168 16

Central St Leonards Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (86 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 409 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202537
March 202523
February 202523
December 202428
November 202426
October 202435
September 202427
August 202427
July 202431
June 202486
May 202431

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20259
February 20253
December 20247
November 20241
October 20245
September 20245
August 20242
July 20246
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202517
March 202515
February 202511
December 20246
November 20244
October 20247
September 202415
August 202413
July 202413
June 202432
May 202424

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 20249
August 202414
July 20245
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
February 20253
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 20258
December 20247
November 20249
October 20243
September 20248
August 20244
July 20248
June 202414
May 202416

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20256
February 20252
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20251
February 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 202410
August 20242
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20257
February 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20248
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 202416
May 20244

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Central St Leonards in May 2025

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

1. Pevensey Road (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences14
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Robbery1
3. Saxon Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
4. Terrace Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2
Burglary1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Market Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
6. Laser Lane (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. East Ascent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Eversfield Place (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
9. Silchester Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Cross Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1

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