Crime Rate in Conquest: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Conquest

The total recorded crimes in Conquest, Hastings, UK in May 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Conquest crime rate of 4.32 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 Conquest, encompassing approximately 13,648 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (3.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Conquest Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oasthouse Close with total crimes: 28
  • Sheerwater Crescent with total crimes: 11
  • Parkstone Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Conquest?

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

  • Relative to Hastings:

    • In 2024, Conquest demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hastings average, with 497 crimes compared to 745.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Conquest recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 15 other areas in the Hastings.

    • In 2023, Conquest had fewer crimes than the Hastings average, with 305 crimes compared to 596. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Conquest recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 15 other areas in the Hastings.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Conquest Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Conquest has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 4.32 ranking 7th out of 15 in the Hastings, UK

In 2024, the total Conquest crimes were 497. The crime rate of Conquest in 2024 was 36.42 (year) or 3.03 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Hastings.

In 2023, the total crimes in Conquest were around 305 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.35 (year) or 1.86 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Hastings.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Conquest)CrimesRank (Conquest)CrimesRank (Conquest)
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
Old Hastings44 11528 11513 8
Silverhill35 12482 13388 12
Braybrooke30 14374 14302 14
Maze Hill20 15354 15286 15
St Helens18 16213 16168 16

Conquest Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (23 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20259
March 202523
February 20259
October 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202530
March 202514
February 202518
December 202415
November 202414
October 202421
September 202426
August 202428
July 202426
June 202450
May 202418

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 202416
May 20241

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20247
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20255
February 20257
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20246
July 202410
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Conquest in May 2025

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

1. Oasthouse Close (Map)
Total28
Violence and sexual offences22
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Sheerwater Crescent (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting11
3. Parkstone Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Grange Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Byways (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. The Oaks (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Woodspring Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Chanctonbury Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Yew Tree Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Sandhurst Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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