Crime Rate in Gensing: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gensing

The total recorded crimes in Gensing, Hastings, UK in March 2025 are around 90 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gensing crime rate of 3.15 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 Gensing, encompassing approximately 28,589 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (52.38% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Gensing Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • De Cham Avenue with total crimes: 16
  • A2102 with total crimes: 6

How safe is Gensing?

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

  • Relative to Hastings:

    • In 2024, Gensing reported a higher crime volume than the Hastings average, with 1,137 crimes compared to 745. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Gensing witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Gensing experienced a greater number of crimes than the Hastings average, with 740 crimes compared to 596. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Gensing witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Gensing Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Gensing has recorded 90 crimes with crime rate of 3.15 ranking 2th out of 15 in the Hastings, UK

In 2024, the total Gensing crimes were 1,137. The crime rate of Gensing in 2024 was 39.77 (year) or 3.31 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Hastings.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gensing were around 740 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.88 (year) or 2.16 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Hastings.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hastings)CrimesRank (Hastings)CrimesRank (Hastings)
Castle185 12,582 12,016 1
Central St Leonards76 31,030 3898 2
Hollington60 8891 4744 3
West St Leonards64 4661 7452 10
Baird63 7619 9681 5
Wishing Tree63 6692 5511 9
Tressell63 5666 6568 6
Ashdown54 9631 8521 7
Old Hastings46 12528 11513 8
Ore52 10561 10447 11
Conquest51 11497 12305 13
Silverhill27 15482 13388 12
Braybrooke32 13374 14302 14
Maze Hill28 14354 15286 15
St Helens22 16213 16168 16

Gensing Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (42 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (63 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 340 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
February 202521
December 202428
November 202422
October 202419
September 202419
August 202426
July 202424
June 202446
May 202431
April 202425
March 202447

A total of 162 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202513
December 202410
November 202414
October 20249
September 202413
August 202414
July 202416
June 202424
May 202418
April 202412
March 202414

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 265 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202516
December 202416
November 202442
October 202461
September 202463
August 20242
July 20247
June 202416
May 20246
April 20243
March 20247

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20241
June 202412
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 202410
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20258
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20257
December 20247
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 202412
May 202410
April 20247
March 20245

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 202410

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 202514
December 202416
November 20246
October 202410
September 20248
August 20249
July 20245
June 202410
May 20248
April 20246
March 202411

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
June 20246
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Gensing in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting21
2. De Cham Avenue (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences8
Drugs4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Robbery1
3. A2102 (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Other theft1
4. Bohemy Fields (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Woodland Vale Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Southwater Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Robbery1
7. Bohemia Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Station Approach (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. North Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
10. Charles Road West (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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