Crime Rate in Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels

The total recorded crimes in Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels, Rother, UK in March 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels crime rate of 2.96 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 Pebsham & St Michaels, encompassing approximately 7,774 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dorset Road with total crimes: 6
  • Dallington Close with total crimes: 4
  • Lewis Avenue with total crimes: 2

How safe is Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels?

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

  • Relative to Rother:

    • In 2024, Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rother average, with 381 crimes compared to 394.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels had fewer crimes than the Rother average, with 268 crimes compared to 302. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Rother, Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 2.96 ranking 12th out of 20 in the Rother, UK

In 2024, the total Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels crimes were 381. The crime rate of Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels in 2024 was 49.01 (year) or 4.08 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Rother.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels were around 268 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.47 (year) or 2.87 (month) ranking 10 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 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 Pebsham & St Michaels Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 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 (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20248
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202510
December 202411
November 20246
October 20247
September 202410
August 202412
July 202412
June 202430
May 202414
April 20249

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
July 20241

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
December 20246
November 20241
October 20243
September 20249
August 20247
July 20247
June 202414
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20248
October 202415
September 202417
August 20241
July 20246
June 202414
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
April 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels postcode area is presented below.

1. Dorset Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Dallington Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Lewis Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order2
4. Milland Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Fairlight Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Thakeham Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Mistley Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Top Cross Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
10. Gavin Astor Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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