Crime Rate in Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels

The total recorded crimes in Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels, Rother, UK in May 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels crime rate of 4.12 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 Pebsham & St Michaels, encompassing approximately 7,774 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Dorset Road with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels?

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

  • Relative to Rother:

    • In 2024, Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rother average, with 381 crimes compared to 394.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Rother.

    • In 2023, Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels had fewer crimes than the Rother average, with 268 crimes compared to 302. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Rother.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 4.12 ranking 6th out of 20 in the Rother, UK

In 2024, the total Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels crimes were 381. The crime rate of Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels in 2024 was 49.01 (year) or 4.08 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Rother.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels were around 268 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.47 (year) or 2.87 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Rother.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels)CrimesRank (Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels)CrimesRank (Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels)
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 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
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 Pebsham & St Michaels Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 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 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20252
February 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202518
March 20257
February 202510
December 202411
November 20246
October 20247
September 202410
August 202412
July 202412
June 202430
May 202414

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20256
February 20251
December 20246
November 20241
October 20243
September 20249
August 20247
July 20247
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20255
February 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20248
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
March 20251
February 20251
November 20248
October 202415
September 202417
August 20241
July 20246
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
July 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248

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

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
2. Dorset Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Tiverton Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Filsham Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Rookhurst Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Fairmount Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
9. Dallington Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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