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 July 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bexhill Old Town & Worsham crime rate of 2.08 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bexhill Old Town & Worsham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Goodwood Close with total crimes: 3
  • Bodiam Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Constable Way with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Rother.

    • 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 July 2025 the Bexhill Old Town & Worsham has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 2.08 ranking 15th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bexhill Old Town & Worsham)CrimesRank (Bexhill Old Town & Worsham)CrimesRank (Bexhill Old Town & Worsham)
Bexhill Central98 21,226 1884 1
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
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 Old Town & Worsham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson 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 April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20255
April 20259
March 202514
February 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252

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
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
March 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

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
June 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241

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

High Crime Locations Bexhill Old Town & Worsham in July 2025

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

1. Goodwood Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Bodiam Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Constable Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Chartres (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. St Peter'S Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Jacobs Acre (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Silvester Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hospital (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Rafati Way (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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