Total Crime Rate
53.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Ridge area has the 34th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Baird , and the 100th lowest crime rate of 289 local areas in Hastings .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Ridge (TN34 2RB) in the last 12 months was 53.3 per 1,000 residents and was 49.3% lower than the Baird average (105.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -84.6% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 35.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Ridge (TN34 2RB), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Ridge, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Shining Cliff (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Baird| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | St Helen'S Park Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Shining Cliff | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Shining Cliff | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ore Place | — |
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