Crime Rate in Wishing Tree: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wishing Tree

The total recorded crimes in Wishing Tree, Hastings, UK in July 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wishing Tree crime rate of 4.46 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 Wishing Tree, encompassing approximately 13,231 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Wishing Tree Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Sydney Close with total crimes: 5
  • Menzies Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Wishing Tree?

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

  • Relative to Hastings:

    • In 2024, Wishing Tree demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hastings average, with 692 crimes compared to 745.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Wishing Tree witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 15 other areas in the Hastings.

    • In 2023, Wishing Tree had fewer crimes than the Hastings average, with 511 crimes compared to 596. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wishing Tree recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 15 other areas in the Hastings.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wishing Tree Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Wishing Tree has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 4.46 ranking 9th out of 15 in the Hastings, UK

In 2024, the total Wishing Tree crimes were 692. The crime rate of Wishing Tree in 2024 was 52.30 (year) or 4.36 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Hastings.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wishing Tree were around 511 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.62 (year) or 3.22 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Hastings.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wishing Tree)CrimesRank (Wishing Tree)CrimesRank (Wishing Tree)
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
Tressell59 8666 6568 6
Ashdown67 7631 8521 7
Old Hastings58 10528 11513 8
Ore35 14561 10447 11
Conquest46 11497 12305 13
Silverhill39 12482 13388 12
Maze Hill37 13354 15286 15
Braybrooke30 15374 14302 14
St Helens16 16213 16168 16

Wishing Tree 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 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 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 Criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Shoplifting 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 25 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 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 (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20252
April 202510
March 20256
February 20252
December 20245
November 202411
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20255
May 20256
April 20256
March 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 202410

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20253
April 20256
March 20256
February 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
November 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 231 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202518
May 202523
April 202517
March 202524
February 202525
December 202432
November 202423
October 202412
September 202416
August 202423

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
August 20241

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
December 20245
November 20242
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20254
April 20257
March 20258
February 20251
December 20246
November 20244
October 20243
August 20245

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20243
October 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Wishing Tree in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Sydney Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
3. Menzies Road (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Redgeland Rise (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Stonehouse Drive (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Chambers Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Adelaide Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lewis Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Larkfield Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Celandine Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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