Crime Rates at Amherst Close, Hastings, TN34 1TZ

Amherst Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Braybrooke , and the 77th lowest crime rate of 289 local areas in Hastings .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Amherst Close (TN34 1TZ) in the last 12 months was 42.4 per 1,000 residents and was 23.7% lower than the Braybrooke average (55.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -88.9% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -88.9% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -70.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Amherst Close (TN34 1TZ), the main crime hotspot is near Bohemy Fields. Police recorded 122 crimes here, including 71 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.