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 July 2025 are around 96 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central St Leonards crime rate of 2.35 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 Central St Leonards, encompassing approximately 40,799 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (23.53% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-36.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
Central St Leonards Crime Hotspots

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

  • Saxon Street with total crimes: 8
  • Terrace Road with total crimes: 7
  • Grand Parade with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Central St Leonards has recorded 96 crimes with crime rate of 2.35 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Central St Leonards)CrimesRank (Central St Leonards)CrimesRank (Central St Leonards)
Castle196 12,582 12,016 1
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

Central St Leonards 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 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 337 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202534
May 202535
April 202537
March 202523
February 202523
December 202428
November 202426
October 202435
September 202427
August 202427

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202525
May 202515
April 202517
March 202515
February 202511
December 20246
November 20244
October 20247
September 202415
August 202413

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 20258
December 20247
November 20249
October 20243
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
April 20251
March 20257
February 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20248
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20257
April 20257
March 20259
February 20253
December 20247
November 20241
October 20245
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 202515
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 20249
August 202414

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
February 20253
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

High Crime Locations Central St Leonards in July 2025

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

1. Saxon Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
2. Terrace Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft1
3. Grand Parade (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Pevensey Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. East Ascent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
7. A259 (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Gensing Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
9. Norman Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
10. Carisbrooke Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

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