Crime Rate in Bexhill Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bexhill Central

The total recorded crimes in Bexhill Central, Rother, UK in July 2025 are around 98 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bexhill Central crime rate of 4.44 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 Bexhill Central, encompassing approximately 22,084 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (82.35% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
Bexhill Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Sackville Road with total crimes: 8

How safe is Bexhill Central?

To understand the safety of Bexhill Central, we need to analyze Bexhill Central crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Rother:

    • In 2024, Bexhill Central reported a higher crime volume than the Rother average, with 1,226 crimes compared to 394. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bexhill Central witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Rother.

    • In 2023, Bexhill Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rother average, with 884 crimes compared to 302. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bexhill Central witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Rother.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Rother, Bexhill Central has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Bexhill Central Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bexhill Central has recorded 98 crimes with crime rate of 4.44 ranking 2th out of 20 in the Rother, UK

In 2024, the total Bexhill Central crimes were 1,226. The crime rate of Bexhill Central in 2024 was 55.52 (year) or 4.63 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Rother.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bexhill Central were around 884 crimes with yearly crime rate of 40.03 (year) or 3.34 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Rother.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bexhill Central)CrimesRank (Bexhill Central)CrimesRank (Bexhill Central)
Bexhill Sidley102 1887 2672 2
Sedlescombe & Westfield67 4691 4648 3
Bexhill Sackville83 3830 3457 4
Rye & Winchelsea38 6593 5413 5
Burwash & the Weald46 5309 10318 8
Eastern Rother24 12368 9361 6
North Battle, Netherfield & Whatlington29 7418 6285 9
Bexhill St Stephens27 9409 7334 7
Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels26 10381 8268 10
Bexhill St Marks27 8283 12207 13
Bexhill Old Town & Worsham20 15253 14218 11
Hurst Green & Ticehurst26 11289 11210 12
Southern Rother22 14263 13176 15
Bexhill Kewhurst23 13232 16200 14
Robertsbridge16 17243 15146 17
Bexhill Collington9 20149 18159 16
Northern Rother19 16165 17140 18
Catsfield & Crowhurst15 18142 19114 19
South Battle & Telham10 1991 2083 20
Brede & Udimore3 2147 2145 21

Bexhill Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (29 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 256 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202526
May 202537
April 202530
March 202523
February 202530
December 202422
November 202426
October 202434

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20255
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 191 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.22 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202517
May 202511
April 202518
March 202517
February 202517
December 202420
November 202429
October 202431

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 20255
April 20258
March 20254
February 202512
December 20246
November 20243
October 202411

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202513
May 20253
April 20255
March 20259
February 20258
December 20246
November 202413
October 20245

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202521
May 202512
April 202514
March 202514
February 202510
December 202414
November 20246
October 202412

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
December 20242
November 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
December 20242

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Bexhill Central in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting13
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sackville Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Linden Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft1
6. Channel View West (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
7. Eversley Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Park Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
9. Devonshire Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Upper Sea Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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