Crime Rate in Wishing Tree: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wishing Tree

The total recorded crimes in Wishing Tree, Hastings, UK in May 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wishing Tree crime rate of 3.40 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (35.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
Wishing Tree Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Stonehouse Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Sydney Close with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Wishing Tree has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 3.40 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wishing Tree)CrimesRank (Wishing Tree)CrimesRank (Wishing Tree)
Castle208 12,582 12,016 1
Central St Leonards101 31,030 3898 2
Gensing104 21,137 2740 4
Hollington77 5891 4744 3
Tressell78 4666 6568 6
Baird54 9619 9681 5
Ore59 6561 10447 11
Ashdown34 13631 8521 7
West St Leonards57 8661 7452 10
Conquest59 7497 12305 13
Old Hastings44 11528 11513 8
Silverhill35 12482 13388 12
Braybrooke30 14374 14302 14
Maze Hill20 15354 15286 15
St Helens18 16213 16168 16

Wishing Tree Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202510
March 20256
February 20252
December 20245
November 202411
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20256
February 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244
August 20245
July 20247
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 286 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202517
March 202524
February 202525
December 202432
November 202423
October 202412
September 202416
August 202423
July 202418
June 202454
May 202419

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
November 20243
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 202410
July 20246
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
December 20245
November 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20243
October 20241
July 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Wishing Tree in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Stonehouse Drive (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Sydney Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Adelaide Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
5. Menzies Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lewis Road (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bristol Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Drapers Way (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. Elizabeth Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Oxford Road (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1

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