Crime Rate in Hollington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hollington

The total recorded crimes in Hollington, Hastings, UK in March 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hollington crime rate of 3.67 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 Hollington, encompassing approximately 16,331 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-20.83% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hollington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Beauchamp Road with total crimes: 5
  • Chatfield Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Hollington?

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

  • Relative to Hastings:

    • In 2024, Hollington reported a higher crime volume than the Hastings average, with 891 crimes compared to 745. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hollington witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hollington experienced a greater number of crimes than the Hastings average, with 744 crimes compared to 596. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hollington witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hollington Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Hollington has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 3.67 ranking 8th out of 15 in the Hastings, UK

In 2024, the total Hollington crimes were 891. The crime rate of Hollington in 2024 was 54.56 (year) or 4.55 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Hastings.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hollington were around 744 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.56 (year) or 3.80 (month) ranking 3 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
Gensing90 21,137 2740 4
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

Hollington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson 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 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 325 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202524
December 202414
November 202415
October 202426
September 202419
August 202421
July 202439
June 202464
May 202437
April 202423
March 202424

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20258
December 20242
November 20248
September 20242
August 20246
July 202411
June 202420
May 20247
April 20241
March 20247

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20258
December 20245
November 20247
October 20244
September 202410
August 202411
July 202428
June 202428
May 202414
April 202416
March 20248

A total of 116 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20259
December 20245
November 20244
October 20246
September 202411
August 20246
July 202413
June 202424
May 20248
April 202411
March 202410

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 202416
May 20244
March 20247

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20247
July 20246
June 202410
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Hollington in March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Beauchamp Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Chatfield Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Salehurst Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Lincoln Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Adam Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Willingdon Close (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Edward Terrace (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
9. Wishing Tree Road North (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Taylor Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1

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