WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Sussex Police Police

Crime in Castle, Hastings

Comprehensive safety analysis for Castle, localized within Hastings.

Total Crimes

308
trending_up +21.7% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

263.84per 1k
trending_up +4.6% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

6,873

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour67
Violence & Sexual Offences59
Shoplifting51
Burglary32
Criminal Damage & Arson28
Public Order18
Vehicle Crime13
Other Theft13
Robbery10
Drug Offences7
Weapons Possession5
Other Crime2
Bicycle Theft2
Theft from Person1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Parking Area Map
Anti-social behaviour: 12
12
On or near Harold Place Map
Burglary: 11
11
On or near York Gardens Map
Burglary: 3
3
On or near Parking Area Map
Burglary: 3
3
On or near Waterworks Road Map
Robbery: 3
3
On or near Mann Street Map
Vehicle crime: 2
2
On or near Ellis Close Map
Other crime: 1
1
On or near White Rock Road Map
Other crime: 1
1

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Safety comparison within Hastings district.

Local Rank

#16safest in Hastings

National Safety

Top 1%Riskiest

City Average

113.96per 1k

Local Policing

East Tynedale

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Local Priorities

Scooter and motorcycle disorder. Areas such as Wagonway Wylam, Prudhoe and those used in urban high pedestrian areas.

Issued: 27 May 2026

Status Update

Re-contact victims of ASB to gather further intelligence. Identify hotspot areas to patrol. Use offender-focused approach, supported by media updates, increased community intelligence, CCTV enquiries, and both visible and covert patrols in hotspot areas. We also have a day of action planned around ASB week of action, utilising the drone and uplifting vehicles under Road Traffic Act legislation.

Actioned: 22 Jul 2026

Shoplifting, in particular those on retail premises Prudhoe, local Co-ops in the area, Wylam, Corbridge, Prudhoe and independent stores impacted.

Issued: 27 May 2026

Status Update

We’re engaging closely with stores while increasing patrols and visibility in town centres. Positive action is being taken against offenders, including arrests, remands where appropriate, and seeking Criminal Behaviour Orders on charge. Some plain clothes operations are also taking place. Crime prevention advisors also on hand to give stores advice on how to protect their staff and stock.

Actioned: 31 Jul 2026

Anti-social behaviour in park areas. Including damage to trees and parkland, climbing on buildings, criminal damage, graffiti, and verbal abuse to residents and community.

Issued: 13 Apr 2026

Status Update

Visible patrols, dispersal notices if required, use of PSPO powers, engagement with schools and other partner agencies to identify, educate and deter. Enforcement action and Youth Justice Services where needed.

Actioned: 22 Jul 2026

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