Crime Rate in Bexhill Sackville: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bexhill Sackville

The total recorded crimes in Bexhill Sackville, Rother, UK in May 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bexhill Sackville crime rate of 5.09 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 Sackville, encompassing approximately 14,918 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (3.23% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
Bexhill Sackville Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sea Road with total crimes: 29
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Brett Drive with total crimes: 7

How safe is Bexhill Sackville?

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

  • Relative to Rother:

    • In 2024, Bexhill Sackville reported a higher crime volume than the Rother average, with 830 crimes compared to 394. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bexhill Sackville witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Rother.

    • In 2023, Bexhill Sackville experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rother average, with 457 crimes compared to 302. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bexhill Sackville witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Rother.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bexhill Sackville Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bexhill Sackville has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 5.09 ranking 3th out of 20 in the Rother, UK

In 2024, the total Bexhill Sackville crimes were 830. The crime rate of Bexhill Sackville in 2024 was 55.64 (year) or 4.64 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Rother.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bexhill Sackville were around 457 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.63 (year) or 2.55 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Rother.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bexhill Sackville)CrimesRank (Bexhill Sackville)CrimesRank (Bexhill Sackville)
Bexhill Central80 21,226 1884 1
Bexhill Sidley91 1887 2672 2
Sedlescombe & Westfield37 5691 4648 3
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
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 Sackville Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (23 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 302 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202531
March 202523
February 202525
December 202425
November 202418
October 202423
September 202443
August 202431
July 202418
June 202422
May 202411

A total of 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202518
March 202512
February 202517
December 202417
November 20248
October 202417
September 202413
August 202413
July 202425
June 202450
May 202425

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20258
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20248
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 202412
May 202411

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

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
December 20249
November 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
December 20245
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20254
February 20257
December 20248
November 202412
October 20248
September 202411
August 202415
July 202413
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
June 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20243
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Bexhill Sackville in May 2025

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

1. Sea Road (Map)
Total29
Shoplifting26
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
3. Brett Drive (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
4. Jameson Mews (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Chelsea Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Gleneagles Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Brassey Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bridge Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bolebrooke Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft2

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