WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Sussex Police Police

Crime in Ashdown, Hastings

Comprehensive safety analysis for Ashdown, localized within Hastings.

Total Crimes

62
trending_down -10.1% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

94.65per 1k
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Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

5,545

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Shoplifting19
Violence & Sexual Offences16
Anti-social Behaviour6
Public Order4
Other Crime4
Other Theft4
Vehicle Crime3
Weapons Possession2
Criminal Damage & Arson2
Robbery1
Drug Offences1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Oasthouse Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 10Public order: 6Other theft: 2
22
On or near Whitworth Road Map
Shoplifting: 11Public order: 2Robbery: 1
14
On or near Beaulieu Gardens Map
Anti-social behaviour: 5Public order: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2
11
On or near Eldridge Way Map
Anti-social behaviour: 5Public order: 1
6
On or near Supermarket Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Other theft: 2Shoplifting: 1
6
On or near Petrol Station Map
Shoplifting: 4Other crime: 1
5
On or near Harlequin Gardens Map
Shoplifting: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
On or near High Beech Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1
3
On or near Stockton View Map
Shoplifting: 1Public order: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
3
On or near Kingsley Close Map
Drugs: 1Other crime: 1Possession of weapons: 1
3

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Hastings district.

Local Rank

#10safest in Hastings

National Safety

Top 19%Riskiest

City Average

113.96per 1k

Local Policing

Ashdown

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Local Priorities

Anti-social Behaviour & Public Order

Issued: 10 Mar 2026

Status Update

Local officers continue to maintain a visible presence and work closely with the community to address antisocial behaviour and public order offences. Daily and evening patrols remain a priority, helping to prevent ASB and disorder while ensuring public spaces stay safe for everyone.

Actioned: 20 Jun 2026

Business Crime / Shoplifting

Issued: 10 Mar 2026

Status Update

Local officers continue to tackle issues through regular patrols and engagement with businesses, building strong relationships, gathering intelligence, and providing tailored crime prevention advice. Working closely with the business community via the DISC system, we share real-time information to identify repeat offenders and prevent crime. These efforts have already led to significant inroads and arrests, reinforcing our proactive approach and commitment to keeping local businesses safe.

Actioned: 30 Jun 2026

Engagement Events

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Community Meeting - Ashdown

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Officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a community event in Ashdown Ward to talk with residents and local businesses.
We encourage anyone living or working in the area to come along, meet your local officers, and share any concerns or ideas you may have. These events are a great opportunity to strengthen community relationships and work together to keep our neighbourhoods safe and welcoming.
We look forward to seeing you there.

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6:00 PM — 7:00 PM

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St John the Evangelist, Upper Church Road, St Leonards On-Sea

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