Crime Rate in Bexhill Old Town & Worsham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bexhill Old Town & Worsham

The total recorded crimes in Bexhill Old Town & Worsham, Rother, UK in May 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bexhill Old Town & Worsham crime rate of 1.87 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 Old Town & Worsham, encompassing approximately 9,602 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Bexhill Old Town & Worsham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tamarisk Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Landsdowne Way with total crimes: 2
  • Jacobs Acre with total crimes: 2

How safe is Bexhill Old Town & Worsham?

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

  • Relative to Rother:

    • In 2024, Bexhill Old Town & Worsham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rother average, with 253 crimes compared to 394.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bexhill Old Town & Worsham recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Rother.

    • In 2023, Bexhill Old Town & Worsham had fewer crimes than the Rother average, with 218 crimes compared to 302. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bexhill Old Town & Worsham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bexhill Old Town & Worsham has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 1.87 ranking 15th out of 20 in the Rother, UK

In 2024, the total Bexhill Old Town & Worsham crimes were 253. The crime rate of Bexhill Old Town & Worsham in 2024 was 26.35 (year) or 2.20 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Rother.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bexhill Old Town & Worsham were around 218 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.70 (year) or 1.89 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Rother.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bexhill Old Town & Worsham)CrimesRank (Bexhill Old Town & Worsham)CrimesRank (Bexhill Old Town & Worsham)
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 St Marks24 12283 12207 13
Bexhill Kewhurst7 20232 16200 14
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 Old Town & Worsham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other theft 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 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 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 Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20246
August 20247
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 202514
February 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 20249
August 20246
July 202410
June 202414
May 202410

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
May 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Bexhill Old Town & Worsham in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bexhill Old Town & Worsham postcode area is presented below.

1. Tamarisk Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Landsdowne Way (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Jacobs Acre (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Boswell Mews (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Camber Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Foxglove Avenue (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Gainsborough Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Barrack Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. St James' Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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