Crime Rate in Silverhill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Silverhill

The total recorded crimes in Silverhill, Hastings, UK in July 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Silverhill crime rate of 3.09 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Silverhill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Duke Mews with total crimes: 3
  • Rochester Road with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Hastings.

    • 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 areas in the Hastings.

  • 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 July 2025 the Silverhill has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 3.09 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Silverhill)CrimesRank (Silverhill)CrimesRank (Silverhill)
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
Ore35 14561 10447 11
Conquest46 11497 12305 13
Maze Hill37 13354 15286 15
Braybrooke30 15374 14302 14
St Helens16 16213 16168 16

Silverhill 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 16 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20254
April 20251
March 20259
February 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202510
May 202510
April 20255
March 20259
February 20257
December 202411
November 202415
October 20246
September 20248
August 202410

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

MonthCount
July 20253
March 20251
February 20252
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20254
February 20257
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
March 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20241

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20255
March 20254
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
February 20252
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20245
November 20244
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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

High Crime Locations Silverhill in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Duke Mews (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Rochester Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Vale Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Beaufort Crescent (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
6. Burry Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. King Edward Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. A21 (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
9. Mildenhall Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Paynton Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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