Crime Rate in Ore: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ore

The total recorded crimes in Ore, Hastings, UK in July 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ore crime rate of 6.80 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 Ore, encompassing approximately 5,150 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-42.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
Ore Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rock Close with total crimes: 6
  • Brightling Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

How safe is Ore?

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

  • Relative to Hastings:

    • In 2024, Ore demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hastings average, with 561 crimes compared to 745.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ore recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the Hastings.

    • In 2023, Ore had fewer crimes than the Hastings average, with 447 crimes compared to 596. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ore recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 15 other areas in the Hastings.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ore Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ore has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 6.80 ranking 14th out of 15 in the Hastings, UK

In 2024, the total Ore crimes were 561. The crime rate of Ore in 2024 was 108.92 (year) or 9.08 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Hastings.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ore were around 447 crimes with yearly crime rate of 86.79 (year) or 7.23 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Hastings.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ore)CrimesRank (Ore)CrimesRank (Ore)
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
Conquest46 11497 12305 13
Silverhill39 12482 13388 12
Maze Hill37 13354 15286 15
Braybrooke30 15374 14302 14
St Helens16 16213 16168 16

Ore 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 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (13 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 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20257
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 202510
April 20253
March 20256
February 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202519
May 202516
April 202517
March 202518
February 202515
December 202412
November 202411
October 202414
September 202418
August 202415

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20253
February 20251
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202522
May 202516
April 202511
March 20258
February 20256
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 5 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
June 20251
May 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202513
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 20257
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
September 202413
August 20245

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20243
November 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

High Crime Locations Ore in July 2025

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

1. Rock Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Brightling Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Brackendale (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Crowborough Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Red Lake Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Pinders Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Rye Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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