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Crime in High Wickham

High Wickham had 462 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 175.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 24 Hastings areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 10% above the middle Hastings area. Crime was up 16% on the three months before.

TN35, Hastings · within 0.6 miles of the middle of High Wickham

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175.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 24Hastings rank1st is the highest rate
+16%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common126 in 3 months

Month by month

108 Mar 116 Apr 173 May 145 Jun 166 Jul 151 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour12627%
violence12327%
vehicle crime6213%
criminal damage4410%
public order317%
theft266%
other crime163%
burglary102%

High Wickham against Hastings

TypeHigh Wickham per 1,000Middle Hastings areaChange
Violence46.755.5▲ 6%
Burglary3.83–
Vehicle crime23.513.4▲ 48%
Anti-social behaviour47.834.6▲ 27%
Theft and robbery11.410▼ 12%

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 High Wickham a safe area?

High Wickham had about 175.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 24 Hastings areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in High Wickham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (126), followed by violence (123) and vehicle crime (62).