Crime Rate in Gensing: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gensing

The total recorded crimes in Gensing, Hastings, UK in May 2025 are around 104 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gensing crime rate of 3.64 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (47) incidents (193.75% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-31.43% decrease)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Gensing Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 44
  • Bohemy Fields with total crimes: 13
  • Bohemia Road with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Hastings.

    • 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 areas in the Hastings.

  • 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 May 2025 the Gensing has recorded 104 crimes with crime rate of 3.64 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gensing)CrimesRank (Gensing)CrimesRank (Gensing)
Castle208 12,582 12,016 1
Central St Leonards101 31,030 3898 2
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

Gensing Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (16 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 20253
February 202514
December 202416
November 20246
October 202410
September 20248
August 20249
July 20245

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202510
March 20253
February 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 296 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202516
March 202526
February 202516
December 202416
November 202442
October 202461
September 202463
August 20242
July 20247

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202535
March 202532
February 202521
December 202428
November 202422
October 202419
September 202419
August 202426
July 202424

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202511
March 20255
February 202513
December 202410
November 202414
October 20249
September 202413
August 202414
July 202416

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202511
March 20257
February 20257
December 20247
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20257
February 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20253
February 20258
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20244

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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

High Crime Locations Gensing in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total44
Shoplifting43
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bohemy Fields (Map)
Total13
Drugs3
Possession of weapons3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
3. Bohemia Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Woodland Vale Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
5. Salisbury Mews (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. London Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Horntye Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Tower Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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