Crime Rate in Bexhill Old Town & Worsham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bexhill Old Town & Worsham

The total recorded crimes in Bexhill Old Town & Worsham, Rother, UK in March 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bexhill Old Town & Worsham crime rate of 3.12 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 Old Town & Worsham, encompassing approximately 9,602 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bexhill Old Town & Worsham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sedgewick Road with total crimes: 5
  • Havelock Road with total crimes: 3
  • Chantry Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Bexhill Old Town & Worsham?

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

  • Relative to Rother:

    • In 2024, Bexhill Old Town & Worsham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rother average, with 253 crimes compared to 394.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bexhill Old Town & Worsham recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bexhill Old Town & Worsham had fewer crimes than the Rother average, with 218 crimes compared to 302. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Rother, Bexhill Old Town & Worsham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bexhill Old Town & Worsham Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bexhill Old Town & Worsham has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 3.12 ranking 8th out of 20 in the Rother, UK

In 2024, the total Bexhill Old Town & Worsham crimes were 253. The crime rate of Bexhill Old Town & Worsham in 2024 was 26.35 (year) or 2.20 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Rother.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bexhill Old Town & Worsham were around 218 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.70 (year) or 1.89 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Rother.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rother)CrimesRank (Rother)CrimesRank (Rother)
Bexhill Central72 11,226 1884 1
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
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 Old Town & Worsham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
May 20242

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 20249
August 20246
July 202410
June 202414
May 202410
April 20244

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20246
August 20247
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
May 20241
April 202429

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Bexhill Old Town & Worsham in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bexhill Old Town & Worsham postcode area is presented below.

1. Sedgewick Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
2. Havelock Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
3. Chantry Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Foxglove Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Georgian Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Church Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Camber Close (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
9. The Glades (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Landsdowne Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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