Safety in Hastings

Hastings in South East scores 53/100 (fair) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo)

11,707

Rate per 1,000

128.9

1-year trend

-0.5%

3-year trend

+3.5%

5-year trend

-10.9%

Most common

Violence and sexual offences

Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)

161

Per 1,000 residents

1.8

Data last updated: 15 August 2026