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 March 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bexhill St Stephens crime rate of 3.13 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (1400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bexhill St Stephens Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bowrey Place with total crimes: 4
  • Heatherdune Road with total crimes: 3
  • Hillside Road 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Bexhill St Stephens has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 3.13 ranking 7th 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.

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
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 St Stephens Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 202416
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202514
December 20249
November 20248
October 202413
September 202414
August 20247
July 202420
June 202420
May 20246
April 202415

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20249
April 20248

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20248
August 20242
May 20241
April 202410

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
July 20243
April 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
August 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
May 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Bexhill St Stephens in March 2025

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

1. Bowrey Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Heatherdune Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Hillside Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Sheila Child Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Alder Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Uplands Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Hazel Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. London Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2
9. Bayencourt North (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Whitehouse Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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