Crime Rate in Bexhill St Marks: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bexhill St Marks

The total recorded crimes in Bexhill St Marks, Rother, UK in July 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bexhill St Marks crime rate of 16.84 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 St Marks, encompassing approximately 1,603 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Bexhill St Marks Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Broadwalk with total crimes: 5
  • Pelton Close with total crimes: 2
  • Willow Drive with total crimes: 2

How safe is Bexhill St Marks?

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

  • Relative to Rother:

    • In 2024, Bexhill St Marks demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rother average, with 283 crimes compared to 394.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bexhill St Marks recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Rother.

    • In 2023, Bexhill St Marks had fewer crimes than the Rother average, with 207 crimes compared to 302. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bexhill St Marks recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Rother.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bexhill St Marks Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bexhill St Marks has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 16.84 ranking 8th out of 20 in the Rother, UK

In 2024, the total Bexhill St Marks crimes were 283. The crime rate of Bexhill St Marks in 2024 was 176.54 (year) or 14.71 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Rother.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bexhill St Marks were around 207 crimes with yearly crime rate of 129.13 (year) or 10.76 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Rother.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bexhill St Marks)CrimesRank (Bexhill St Marks)CrimesRank (Bexhill St Marks)
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 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 St Marks Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Drugs 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 6 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences 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 September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20255
May 20259
April 202514
March 20259
February 20257
December 20246
November 20248
October 20244
September 20249
August 20247

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20255
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20256
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
November 20242
October 20243
August 20244

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
February 20252
September 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
August 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
December 20243
November 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243

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

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Bexhill St Marks in July 2025

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

1. The Broadwalk (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Pelton Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Willow Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Principal Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Coastguard Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Herbrand Walk (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
7. Elsted Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cooden Beach (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
9. Jevington Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Barnhorn Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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