Crime Rate in Conquest: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Conquest

The total recorded crimes in Conquest, Hastings, UK in July 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Conquest crime rate of 3.37 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Conquest Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oasthouse Close with total crimes: 26
  • Sheerwater Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Ghyllside Drive 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 July 2025 the Conquest has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 3.37 ranking 11th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Conquest)CrimesRank (Conquest)CrimesRank (Conquest)
Castle196 12,582 12,016 1
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
Silverhill39 12482 13388 12
Maze Hill37 13354 15286 15
Braybrooke30 15374 14302 14
St Helens16 16213 16168 16

Conquest 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 26 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20255
March 20255
February 20257
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
August 20244

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 202512
April 20259
March 202523
February 20259
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202528
May 202531
April 202530
March 202514
February 202518
December 202415
November 202414
October 202421
September 202426
August 202428

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 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

High Crime Locations Conquest in July 2025

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

1. Oasthouse Close (Map)
Total26
Violence and sexual offences19
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Sheerwater Crescent (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
3. Ghyllside Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
4. Netherwood Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Tall Ash Drive (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Parkstone Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Chanctonbury Drive (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
8. Sandhurst Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cockcrow Wood (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Harvest Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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