Crime Rate in Bexhill Kewhurst: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bexhill Kewhurst

The total recorded crimes in Bexhill Kewhurst, Rother, UK in May 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bexhill Kewhurst crime rate of 0.82 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 Kewhurst, encompassing approximately 8,526 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bexhill Kewhurst Crime Hotspots

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

  • Courthope Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Badgers Mount with total crimes: 1
  • Duke Street with total crimes: 1

How safe is Bexhill Kewhurst?

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

  • Relative to Rother:

    • In 2024, Bexhill Kewhurst demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rother average, with 232 crimes compared to 394.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bexhill Kewhurst recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the Rother.

    • In 2023, Bexhill Kewhurst had fewer crimes than the Rother average, with 200 crimes compared to 302. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bexhill Kewhurst recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Rother.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bexhill Kewhurst Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bexhill Kewhurst has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 0.82 ranking 20th out of 20 in the Rother, UK

In 2024, the total Bexhill Kewhurst crimes were 232. The crime rate of Bexhill Kewhurst in 2024 was 27.21 (year) or 2.27 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Rother.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bexhill Kewhurst were around 200 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.46 (year) or 1.95 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Rother.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bexhill Kewhurst)CrimesRank (Bexhill Kewhurst)CrimesRank (Bexhill Kewhurst)
Bexhill Central80 21,226 1884 1
Bexhill Sidley91 1887 2672 2
Sedlescombe & Westfield37 5691 4648 3
Bexhill Sackville76 3830 3457 4
Rye & Winchelsea38 4593 5413 5
Eastern Rother29 7368 9361 6
North Battle, Netherfield & Whatlington22 13418 6285 9
Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels32 6381 8268 10
Bexhill St Stephens27 9409 7334 7
Burwash & the Weald25 11309 10318 8
Southern Rother28 8263 13176 15
Hurst Green & Ticehurst25 10289 11210 12
Bexhill Old Town & Worsham18 15253 14218 11
Bexhill St Marks24 12283 12207 13
Robertsbridge19 14243 15146 17
Bexhill Collington10 16149 18159 16
Northern Rother9 18165 17140 18
Catsfield & Crowhurst10 17142 19114 19
South Battle & Telham8 1991 2083 20
Brede & Udimore4 2147 2145 21

Bexhill Kewhurst Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

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

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 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 (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
October 202418
September 20242
August 202411
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 202510
February 20255
December 20242
November 20247
October 20244
September 202415
August 20243
July 20243
June 202424
May 20242

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
May 20243

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Bexhill Kewhurst in May 2025

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

1. Courthope Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Badgers Mount (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Duke Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Leasingham Gardens (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Piltdown Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Arthur Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Eastway (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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