Crime Rate in Rother: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rother

The total recorded crimes in Rother, UK in May 2025 are around 619 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rother crime rate of 6.65 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (220) incidents (-19.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (101) incidents (26.25% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (65) incidents (3.17% increase)
Rother Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sea Road with total crimes: 27
  • Baldslow Down with total crimes: 10
  • Stonestile Lane with total crimes: 10

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 (91 crimes), and the safest, Brede & Udimore (4 crimes), is 87 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Rother.

Similarly, the area of Bexhill Central (130 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Kewhurst (22 crimes), with a difference of 108 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Rother.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Bexhill Sidley91
Bexhill Central80
Bexhill Sackville76
Rye & Winchelsea38
Sedlescombe & Westfield37

Safest Wards:

Catsfield & Crowhurst10
Northern Rother9
South Battle & Telham8
Bexhill Kewhurst7
Brede & Udimore4

Most Dangerous Areas:

Bexhill Central130
Bexhill North & Sidley101
Bexhill East & Pebsham64
Westfield, Fairlight & Broad Oak55
Rye & Winchelsea54

Safest Areas:

Collington, Cooden & Little Common48
Battle & Catsfield40
Northiam, Peasmarsh & Camber28
Burwash, Sedlescombe & Staplecross24
Kewhurst22

Rother Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Rother has recorded 619 crimes with crime rate of 6.65 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Sussex)CrimesRank (East Sussex)CrimesRank (East Sussex)
Wealden858 78,960 57,086 5
Lewes755 68,184 46,406 4
Hastings1,023 211,918 29,540 2
Eastbourne1,294 114,019 110,935 1

Rother Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 239 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 126 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (470 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (204 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 671 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 61.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202549
March 202543
February 202557
December 202437
November 202444
October 202491
September 202447
August 202482
July 202463
June 2024116

A total of 2657 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 241.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 470 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025220
April 2025274
March 2025220
February 2025183
December 2024178
November 2024198
October 2024201
September 2024236
August 2024238
July 2024239
June 2024470

A total of 252 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202527
March 202526
February 202521
December 202411
November 202424
October 202426
September 202423
August 202418
July 202419
June 202434

A total of 440 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202536
March 202532
February 202517
December 202433
November 202455
October 202448
September 202427
August 202436
July 202444
June 202464

A total of 836 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 76.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202561
April 202566
March 202555
February 202571
December 202457
November 202466
October 202482
September 2024140
August 202494
July 202462
June 202482

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 108 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 202512
February 202520
December 202410
November 202411
October 20247
September 202410
August 20245
July 202411
June 20248

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
June 202412

A total of 784 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 71.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202565
April 202563
March 202560
February 202553
December 202462
November 202454
October 202457
September 202443
August 202491
July 202478
June 2024158

A total of 204 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202517
March 20259
February 202523
December 202419
November 202419
October 202423
September 202413
August 202426
July 202424
June 202416

A total of 73 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 20257
February 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20241
September 202410
August 20246
July 20249
June 202410

A total of 181 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202512
March 202512
February 202516
December 202415
November 202414
October 202422
September 202413
August 202418
July 202414
June 202426

A total of 1203 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 109.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 204 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025101
April 202580
March 2025102
February 202558
December 202462
November 202476
October 2024115
September 2024118
August 2024161
July 2024126
June 2024204

High Crime Locations Rother in May 2025

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

1. Sea Road (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting26
Bicycle theft1
2. Baldslow Down (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences10
3. Stonestile Lane (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour10
4. St Lawrence Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences8
Robbery1
5. Buckhurst Place (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
6. Pelwood Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft1
Other crime1

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