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Crime in Belmont

Belmont had 295 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 125.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 19th of 24 Hastings areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 21% below the middle Hastings area. Crime was up 14% on the three months before.

TN35, Hastings · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Belmont

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125.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
19 of 24Hastings rank1st is the highest rate
+14%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common87 in 3 months

Month by month

77 Mar 67 Apr 115 May 101 Jun 102 Jul 92 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Belmont. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence8729%
anti-social behaviour6823%
vehicle crime4515%
criminal damage2910%
theft217%
public order217%
other crime83%
burglary72%

Belmont against Hastings

TypeBelmont per 1,000Middle Hastings areaChange
Violence3755.5▲ 4%
Burglary33–
Vehicle crime19.213.4▲ 61%
Anti-social behaviour2934.6▲ 3%
Theft and robbery10.210▲ 4%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Old Town371.1▲ 11%
High Wickham175.3▲ 16%
West Hill162.5▲ 9%
Belmont125.6▲ 14%
Broomgrove113.8▲ 3%
Ore108.9▲ 1%
Clive Vale100.3▲ 10%
See every Hastings area ranked on the crime in Hastings page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Belmont a safe area?

Belmont had about 125.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 19 of 24 Hastings areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Belmont?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (87), followed by anti-social behaviour (68) and vehicle crime (45).