Crime Rate in Rother: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rother

The total recorded crimes in Rother, UK in July 2025 are around 730 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rother crime rate of 7.84 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Rother, encompassing approximately 93,114 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (240) incidents (14.83% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (173) incidents (9.49% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (90) incidents (42.86% increase)
Rother Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Sea Road with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14

Rother Police Info:

Sussex Police

How safe is Rother?

To understand the safety of Rother, we need to analyze Rother crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Rother has recorded 8,269 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 88.81 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 177 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 6,338 crimes with a crime rate of 68.07, ranking it 251 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to East Sussex:

    • In 2024, Rother demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Sussex average, with 8269 crimes compared to 10270.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Rother witnessed more crimes than 3 out of 4 other cities.

    • In 2023, Rother had fewer crimes than the East Sussex average, with 6,338 crimes compared to 8,061. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Rother witnessed more crimes than 4 out of 4 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Rother is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in East Sussex, Rother has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Rother Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Bexhill Sidley (102 crimes), and the safest, Brede & Udimore (3 crimes), is 99 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Rother.

Similarly, the area of Bexhill Central (140 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Northiam, Peasmarsh & Camber (20 crimes), with a difference of 120 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Rother.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Bexhill Sidley102
Bexhill Central98
Bexhill Sackville83
Sedlescombe & Westfield67
Burwash & the Weald46

Safest Wards:

Robertsbridge16
Catsfield & Crowhurst15
South Battle & Telham10
Bexhill Collington9
Brede & Udimore3

Most Dangerous Areas:

Bexhill Central140
Bexhill North & Sidley124
Westfield, Fairlight & Broad Oak79
Bexhill East & Pebsham76
Rye & Winchelsea59

Safest Areas:

Robertsbridge, Hurst Green & Ticehurst52
Burwash, Sedlescombe & Staplecross51
Collington, Cooden & Little Common42
Kewhurst33
Northiam, Peasmarsh & Camber20

Rother Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Rother has recorded 730 crimes with crime rate of 7.84 ranking 9223th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in East Sussex.

In 2024, the total Rother crimes were 8,269. The crime rate of Rother in 2024 was 88.81 (year) or 7.40 (month) ranking it 177 danzarous in the UK. Rother ranked 4 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in East Sussex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rother were around 6,338 crimes with yearly crime rate of 68.07 (year) or 5.67 (month) ranking 251 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in East Sussex, Rother ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 3 as per crime rate of Rother

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Sussex)CrimesRank (East Sussex)CrimesRank (East Sussex)
Wealden835 78,960 57,086 5
Lewes751 68,184 46,406 4
Hastings1,160 211,918 29,540 2
Eastbourne1,249 114,019 110,935 1

Rother Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 240 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 173 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (209 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (158 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (220 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (101 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (274 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (80 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (220 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (102 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 183 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 71 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 178 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 62 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (198 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (76 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (201 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (115 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (236 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (140 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (238 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (161 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 202510
April 20258
March 20257
February 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20241
September 202410
August 20246

A total of 179 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202520
May 202519
April 202512
March 202512
February 202516
December 202415
November 202414
October 202422
September 202413
August 202418

A total of 1204 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 109.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 173 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025173
June 2025158
May 2025101
April 202580
March 2025102
February 202558
December 202462
November 202476
October 2024115
September 2024118
August 2024161

A total of 681 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 61.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202558
June 202575
May 202565
April 202563
March 202560
February 202553
December 202462
November 202454
October 202457
September 202443
August 202491

A total of 195 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202521
May 202515
April 202517
March 20259
February 202523
December 202419
November 202419
October 202423
September 202413
August 202426

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 420 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202548
May 202548
April 202536
March 202532
February 202517
December 202433
November 202455
October 202448
September 202427
August 202436

A total of 106 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202511
May 20257
April 20257
March 202512
February 202520
December 202410
November 202411
October 20247
September 202410
August 20245

A total of 240 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202515
May 202523
April 202527
March 202526
February 202521
December 202411
November 202424
October 202426
September 202423
August 202418

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 2397 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 217.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 274 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025240
June 2025209
May 2025220
April 2025274
March 2025220
February 2025183
December 2024178
November 2024198
October 2024201
September 2024236
August 2024238

A total of 592 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202550
June 202550
May 202542
April 202549
March 202543
February 202557
December 202437
November 202444
October 202491
September 202447
August 202482

A total of 845 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 76.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202590
June 202563
May 202561
April 202566
March 202555
February 202571
December 202457
November 202466
October 202482
September 2024140
August 202494

High Crime Locations Rother in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Rother postcode area is presented below.

1. Sea Road (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting13
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting16
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting13
Other theft1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting11
5. Maplehurst Drive (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences10
6. Baldslow Down (Map)
Total10
Vehicle crime10

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