Crime Rate in Maze Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Maze Hill

The total recorded crimes in Maze Hill, Hastings, UK in March 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Maze Hill crime rate of 2.33 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Maze Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jubilee Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Upper Maze Hill with total crimes: 3
  • St Dominic Close with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Maze Hill has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 2.33 ranking 14th 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.

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
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
St Helens22 16213 16168 16

Maze Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
December 20243
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202512
December 20249
November 202411
October 20245
September 202413
August 202415
July 202411
June 202434
May 202410
April 202424
March 20244

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20245
July 202412
June 202418
May 20248
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
March 20242

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
October 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Maze Hill in March 2025

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

1. Jubilee Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
2. Upper Maze Hill (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. St Dominic Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hollington Court (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cavendish Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Carnoustie Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Maze Hill (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Southwood Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Highlands Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Tudor Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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