Crime Rate in Bexhill Sidley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bexhill Sidley

The total recorded crimes in Bexhill Sidley, Rother, UK in March 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bexhill Sidley crime rate of 6.19 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 Sidley, encompassing approximately 8,245 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Bexhill Sidley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Highlands Close with total crimes: 4
  • Davis Close with total crimes: 4
  • Freezeland Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Bexhill Sidley?

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

  • Relative to Rother:

    • In 2024, Bexhill Sidley reported a higher crime volume than the Rother average, with 887 crimes compared to 394. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bexhill Sidley witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bexhill Sidley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rother average, with 672 crimes compared to 302. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bexhill Sidley witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bexhill Sidley Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bexhill Sidley has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 6.19 ranking 4th out of 20 in the Rother, UK

In 2024, the total Bexhill Sidley crimes were 887. The crime rate of Bexhill Sidley in 2024 was 107.58 (year) or 8.96 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Rother.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bexhill Sidley were around 672 crimes with yearly crime rate of 81.50 (year) or 6.79 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Rother.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rother)CrimesRank (Rother)CrimesRank (Rother)
Bexhill Central72 11,226 1884 1
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 Sidley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (36 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 202410
September 20249
August 202410
July 20248
June 202422
May 20246
April 20248

A total of 279 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202517
December 202418
November 20249
October 202427
September 202417
August 202435
July 202447
June 202432
May 202432
April 202425

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202510
December 20249
November 20243
October 20244
September 20248
August 202410
July 202414
June 202410
May 20242
April 20249

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

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 156 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202513
December 20244
November 20248
October 20247
September 202411
August 202414
July 202426
June 202436
May 202422
April 202410

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20259
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 202416
August 202411
July 20243
June 202414
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242
April 20245

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

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Bexhill Sidley in March 2025

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

1. Highlands Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
2. Davis Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
3. Freezeland Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Redgrove Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Combe Valley Way (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1
6. Glenburn Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
7. Watermill Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Suffolk Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
10. Calgary Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1

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