Crime Rate in Gensing: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gensing

The total recorded crimes in Gensing, Hastings, UK in July 2025 are around 166 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gensing crime rate of 5.81 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 Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (96) incidents (74.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (850.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
Gensing Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 107
  • Bohemy Fields with total crimes: 10
  • London Road with total crimes: 9

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 July 2025 the Gensing has recorded 166 crimes with crime rate of 5.81 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gensing)CrimesRank (Gensing)CrimesRank (Gensing)
Castle196 12,582 12,016 1
Central St Leonards96 31,030 3898 2
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

Gensing Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 96 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (55 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 277 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202533
May 202524
April 202535
March 202532
February 202521
December 202428
November 202422
October 202419
September 202419
August 202426

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 20252
May 20255
April 202511
March 20255
February 202513
December 202410
November 202414
October 20249
September 202413
August 202414

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20252
April 20256
March 20253
February 20258
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20256
April 20258
March 20257
February 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20257
May 20255
April 202511
March 20257
February 20257
December 20247
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 440 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202596
June 202555
May 202547
April 202516
March 202526
February 202516
December 202416
November 202442
October 202461
September 202463
August 20242

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20255
April 20259
March 20253
February 202514
December 202416
November 20246
October 202410
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
October 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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

High Crime Locations Gensing in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total107
Shoplifting92
Public order11
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bohemy Fields (Map)
Total10
Drugs4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. London Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Bohemia Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Markwick Terrace (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Cloudesley Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. A2102 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
8. Woodland Vale Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
9. Tower Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
10. Charles Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1

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