Total Crime Rate
165.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Gillsmans Hill area has the 4th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Gensing , and the 65th highest crime rate of 289 local areas in Hastings .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Gillsmans Hill (TN38 0SL) in the last 12 months was 165.8 per 1,000 residents and was 17.7% lower than the Gensing average (201.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 22 (≈ 121.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 4.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 23.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Gillsmans Hill (TN38 0SL), the main crime hotspot is near Wishing Tree Lane. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Gensing| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Fern Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Wishing Tree Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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