Crime Rate in Silverhill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Silverhill

The total recorded crimes in Silverhill, Hastings, UK in March 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Silverhill crime rate of 2.14 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 Silverhill, encompassing approximately 12,610 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Silverhill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Perth Road with total crimes: 3
  • Briers Gardens with total crimes: 2

How safe is Silverhill?

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

  • Relative to Hastings:

    • In 2024, Silverhill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hastings average, with 482 crimes compared to 745.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Silverhill recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Silverhill had fewer crimes than the Hastings average, with 388 crimes compared to 596. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Silverhill recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Silverhill Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Silverhill has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 2.14 ranking 15th out of 15 in the Hastings, UK

In 2024, the total Silverhill crimes were 482. The crime rate of Silverhill in 2024 was 38.22 (year) or 3.19 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Hastings.

In 2023, the total crimes in Silverhill were around 388 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.77 (year) or 2.56 (month) ranking 12 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
Braybrooke32 13374 14302 14
Maze Hill28 14354 15286 15
St Helens22 16213 16168 16

Silverhill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences 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 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 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 (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 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 (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20257
December 202411
November 202415
October 20246
September 20248
August 202410
July 202422
June 202426
May 202415
April 202410
March 202415

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
November 20242
October 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20249
July 202410
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 202412
May 20244
April 20241
March 202410

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20242

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242
June 202412
May 20245
April 20247
March 20247

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Silverhill in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Perth Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Briers Gardens (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Stevenson Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Duke Terrace (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Beaufort Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Alma Villas (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. King Edward Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Mildenhall Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Old Harrow Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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