Crime Rate in Bexhill Sackville: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bexhill Sackville

The total recorded crimes in Bexhill Sackville, Rother, UK in July 2025 are around 83 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bexhill Sackville crime rate of 5.56 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 Sackville, encompassing approximately 14,918 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (58.82% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
Bexhill Sackville Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sea Road with total crimes: 20
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8

How safe is Bexhill Sackville?

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

  • Relative to Rother:

    • In 2024, Bexhill Sackville reported a higher crime volume than the Rother average, with 830 crimes compared to 394. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bexhill Sackville witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Rother.

    • In 2023, Bexhill Sackville experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rother average, with 457 crimes compared to 302. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bexhill Sackville witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Rother.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bexhill Sackville Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bexhill Sackville has recorded 83 crimes with crime rate of 5.56 ranking 3th out of 20 in the Rother, UK

In 2024, the total Bexhill Sackville crimes were 830. The crime rate of Bexhill Sackville in 2024 was 55.64 (year) or 4.64 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Rother.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bexhill Sackville were around 457 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.63 (year) or 2.55 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Rother.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bexhill Sackville)CrimesRank (Bexhill Sackville)CrimesRank (Bexhill Sackville)
Bexhill Central98 21,226 1884 1
Bexhill Sidley102 1887 2672 2
Sedlescombe & Westfield67 4691 4648 3
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 Sackville Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (17 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (23 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20256
May 20258
April 20252
March 20254
February 20257
December 20248
November 202412
October 20248
September 202411
August 202415

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20253
April 20253
March 20258
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20248
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 295 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202517
May 202532
April 202531
March 202523
February 202525
December 202425
November 202418
October 202423
September 202443
August 202431

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202515
May 202519
April 202518
March 202512
February 202517
December 202417
November 20248
October 202417
September 202413
August 202413

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
December 20249
November 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
December 20245
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20243
October 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20256
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Bexhill Sackville in July 2025

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

1. Sea Road (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting13
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
5. Jameson Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
6. Boxgrove Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Gleneagles Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Brookfield Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Public order1
9. Brett Drive (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Brassey Road (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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