Crime Rate in Bexhill Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bexhill Central

The total recorded crimes in Bexhill Central, Rother, UK in March 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bexhill Central crime rate of 3.26 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-23.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
Bexhill Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Linden Road with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Bexhill Central has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 3.26 ranking 1th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rother)CrimesRank (Rother)CrimesRank (Rother)
Bexhill Sidley51 4887 2672 2
Rye & Winchelsea60 2593 5413 5
Sedlescombe & Westfield37 5691 4648 3
Bexhill Sackville59 3830 3457 4
Eastern Rother27 9368 9361 6
North Battle, Netherfield & Whatlington22 14418 6285 9
Hurst Green & Ticehurst32 6289 11210 12
Bexhill St Stephens31 7409 7334 7
Burwash & the Weald23 11309 10318 8
Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels23 12381 8268 10
Bexhill Old Town & Worsham30 8253 14218 11
Robertsbridge23 10243 15146 17
Bexhill St Marks22 13283 12207 13
Southern Rother13 17263 13176 15
Bexhill Kewhurst16 16232 16200 14
Catsfield & Crowhurst18 15142 19114 19
Bexhill Collington8 19149 18159 16
Northern Rother9 18165 17140 18
South Battle & Telham6 2091 2083 20
Brede & Udimore4 2147 2145 21

Bexhill Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202510
December 202414
November 20246
October 202412
September 202428
August 202417
July 202414
June 202422
May 202414
April 20249

A total of 343 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202530
December 202422
November 202426
October 202434
September 202428
August 202445
July 202426
June 202458
May 202421
April 202430

A total of 123 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20258
December 20246
November 202413
October 20245
September 20246
August 202419
July 202415
June 202420
May 202411
April 202411

A total of 267 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202517
December 202420
November 202429
October 202431
September 202447
August 202427
July 202418
June 202418
May 202411
April 202432

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 202412
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 118 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 202512
December 20246
November 20243
October 202411
September 202410
August 202413
July 20249
June 202424
May 202415
April 202411

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
August 20241

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Bexhill Central in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Linden Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Chepbourne Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Buckhurst Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Devonshire Road (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
7. Endwell Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Burnside Mews (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1

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