Crime Rate in Ore: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ore

The total recorded crimes in Ore, Hastings, UK in March 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ore crime rate of 10.10 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Ore Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Crowborough Road with total crimes: 5
  • 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Ore has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 10.10 ranking 10th 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.

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
Conquest51 11497 12305 13
Silverhill27 15482 13388 12
Braybrooke32 13374 14302 14
Maze Hill28 14354 15286 15
St Helens22 16213 16168 16

Ore Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 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 (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20245
August 20245
July 20247
June 202412
May 202410
April 20245
March 20246

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20242
July 20246
June 20248
April 20248
March 20241

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202515
December 202412
November 202411
October 202414
September 202418
August 202415
July 202413
June 202434
May 202416
April 202421
March 202421

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20243
November 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
September 202413
August 20245
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242
April 202410
March 20245

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242
April 20244
March 20247

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241

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

A total of 3 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
April 20241
March 20241

High Crime Locations Ore in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
2. Crowborough Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ditchling Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
5. Winchelsea Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Mountbatten Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
7. Firle Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Rye Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Broadlands (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Rock Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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