Crime Rate in Old Hastings: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Old Hastings

The total recorded crimes in Old Hastings, Hastings, UK in May 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Old Hastings crime rate of 2.51 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 Old Hastings, encompassing approximately 17,537 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Old Hastings Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 6
  • East Street with total crimes: 4
  • Old London Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Old Hastings?

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

  • Relative to Hastings:

    • In 2024, Old Hastings demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hastings average, with 528 crimes compared to 745.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Old Hastings recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 15 other areas in the Hastings.

    • In 2023, Old Hastings had fewer crimes than the Hastings average, with 513 crimes compared to 596. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Old Hastings witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 15 other areas in the Hastings.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Old Hastings Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Old Hastings has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 2.51 ranking 11th out of 15 in the Hastings, UK

In 2024, the total Old Hastings crimes were 528. The crime rate of Old Hastings in 2024 was 30.11 (year) or 2.51 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Hastings.

In 2023, the total crimes in Old Hastings were around 513 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.25 (year) or 2.44 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Hastings.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Old Hastings)CrimesRank (Old Hastings)CrimesRank (Old Hastings)
Castle208 12,582 12,016 1
Central St Leonards101 31,030 3898 2
Gensing104 21,137 2740 4
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
Silverhill35 12482 13388 12
Braybrooke30 14374 14302 14
Maze Hill20 15354 15286 15
St Helens18 16213 16168 16

Old Hastings Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour 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 18 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202520
March 202520
February 202512
December 202418
November 202415
October 202420
September 202415
August 202419
July 202412
June 202420
May 202415

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202513
March 20259
February 20259
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20247
August 202411
July 202410
June 20248
May 202414

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254
December 20247
November 20244
October 20247
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20248
August 20248
July 20244
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
September 20243

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Old Hastings in May 2025

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
2. East Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
3. Old London Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. East Bourne Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. West Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Courthouse Street (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Burglary1
7. Hastings Miniature Railway (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Shell Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Albion Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. George Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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