Safest Places to Live in Hastings 2026

Based on April 2026 Police data, Hastings (TN35) recorded the lowest crime rate in Hastings, with 89 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Hastings (TN34) recorded 619 crimes in the same period — more than 6x the crime count of the safest area. The 4 postcode areas analysed in Hastings span both ends of the spectrum — some well below and others well above the national crime benchmark. Even in the safest area, violence & sexual offences is the most commonly recorded crime type.

Top 20 Safest Areas

1
Violence & sexual offences
89
crimes
2
Violence & sexual offences
311
crimes
3
Violence & sexual offences
369
crimes
4
Anti-social behaviour
619
crimes

20 Areas with Highest Crime

1
Anti-social behaviour
619
crimes
2
Violence & sexual offences
369
crimes
3
Violence & sexual offences
311
crimes
4
Violence & sexual offences
89
crimes

Frequently asked questions

What is the safest area in Hastings?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Hastings (TN35) is the safest area in Hastings, recording 89 crimes — 74% fewer than the average across the 4 areas analysed. Violence & sexual offences was the most common crime type even in this safest area.

What is the most dangerous area in Hastings?

Hastings (TN34) recorded the most crime in Hastings in April 2026, with 619 incidents. Anti-social behaviour was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.

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