Crime Rate in Bexhill St Stephens: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bexhill St Stephens

The total recorded crimes in Bexhill St Stephens, Rother, UK in July 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bexhill St Stephens crime rate of 2.73 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 Stephens, encompassing approximately 9,903 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Bexhill St Stephens Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elm Close with total crimes: 5
  • Bowrey Place with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Bexhill St Stephens?

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

  • Relative to Rother:

    • In 2024, Bexhill St Stephens reported a higher crime volume than the Rother average, with 409 crimes compared to 394. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bexhill St Stephens witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Rother.

    • In 2023, Bexhill St Stephens experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rother average, with 334 crimes compared to 302. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bexhill St Stephens witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Rother.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bexhill St Stephens Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bexhill St Stephens has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 2.73 ranking 9th out of 20 in the Rother, UK

In 2024, the total Bexhill St Stephens crimes were 409. The crime rate of Bexhill St Stephens in 2024 was 41.30 (year) or 3.44 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Rother.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bexhill St Stephens were around 334 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.73 (year) or 2.81 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Rother.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bexhill St Stephens)CrimesRank (Bexhill St Stephens)CrimesRank (Bexhill St Stephens)
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 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 St Stephens 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 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson 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 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 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 (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 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 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202516
May 202513
April 202513
March 20258
February 202514
December 20249
November 20248
October 202413
September 202414
August 20247

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202511
May 20252
April 20253
March 202515
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20252
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 2 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

High Crime Locations Bexhill St Stephens in July 2025

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

1. Elm Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
2. Bowrey Place (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. London Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Oak Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. St Patrick'S Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hazel Grove (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Concorde Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Beatrice Walk (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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