Crime Rate in Maze Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Maze Hill

The total recorded crimes in Maze Hill, Hastings, UK in July 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Maze Hill crime rate of 3.08 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 Maze Hill, encompassing approximately 12,032 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Maze Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Boscobel Road with total crimes: 5
  • Caple Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Quarry Hill with total crimes: 4

How safe is Maze Hill?

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

  • Relative to Hastings:

    • In 2024, Maze Hill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hastings average, with 354 crimes compared to 745.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Maze Hill recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 15 other areas in the Hastings.

    • In 2023, Maze Hill had fewer crimes than the Hastings average, with 286 crimes compared to 596. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Maze Hill recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 15 other areas in the Hastings.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hastings, Maze Hill has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Maze Hill Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Maze Hill has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 3.08 ranking 13th out of 15 in the Hastings, UK

In 2024, the total Maze Hill crimes were 354. The crime rate of Maze Hill in 2024 was 29.42 (year) or 2.45 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Hastings.

In 2023, the total crimes in Maze Hill were around 286 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.77 (year) or 1.98 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Hastings.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Maze Hill)CrimesRank (Maze Hill)CrimesRank (Maze Hill)
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
Conquest46 11497 12305 13
Silverhill39 12482 13388 12
Braybrooke30 15374 14302 14
St Helens16 16213 16168 16

Maze Hill 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 18 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20252
February 20251
December 20242
October 20242

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202521
May 20255
April 202516
March 202514
February 202512
December 20249
November 202411
October 20245
September 202413
August 202415

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20255
April 20251
March 20254
December 20243
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
September 20241

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20245

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
April 20251
February 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Maze Hill in July 2025

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

1. Boscobel Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
2. Caple Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
3. Quarry Hill (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Southwood Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Upper Maze Hill (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Highlands Drive (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Addington Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Robbery1
8. Merrimede Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Fern Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Hollington Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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