Crime Rate in Bexhill Sidley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bexhill Sidley

The total recorded crimes in Bexhill Sidley, Rother, UK in July 2025 are around 102 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bexhill Sidley crime rate of 12.37 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 Sidley, encompassing approximately 8,245 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (13.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (425.00% increase)
Bexhill Sidley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Claremont Road with total crimes: 6
  • Suffolk Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Bexhill Sidley?

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

  • Relative to Rother:

    • In 2024, Bexhill Sidley reported a higher crime volume than the Rother average, with 887 crimes compared to 394. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bexhill Sidley witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other areas in the Rother.

    • In 2023, Bexhill Sidley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rother average, with 672 crimes compared to 302. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bexhill Sidley witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other areas in the Rother.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bexhill Sidley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bexhill Sidley has recorded 102 crimes with crime rate of 12.37 ranking 1th out of 20 in the Rother, UK

In 2024, the total Bexhill Sidley crimes were 887. The crime rate of Bexhill Sidley in 2024 was 107.58 (year) or 8.96 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Rother.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bexhill Sidley were around 672 crimes with yearly crime rate of 81.50 (year) or 6.79 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Rother.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bexhill Sidley)CrimesRank (Bexhill Sidley)CrimesRank (Bexhill Sidley)
Bexhill Central98 21,226 1884 1
Sedlescombe & Westfield67 4691 4648 3
Bexhill Sackville83 3830 3457 4
Rye & Winchelsea38 6593 5413 5
Burwash & the Weald46 5309 10318 8
Eastern Rother24 12368 9361 6
North Battle, Netherfield & Whatlington29 7418 6285 9
Bexhill St Stephens27 9409 7334 7
Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels26 10381 8268 10
Bexhill St Marks27 8283 12207 13
Bexhill Old Town & Worsham20 15253 14218 11
Hurst Green & Ticehurst26 11289 11210 12
Southern Rother22 14263 13176 15
Bexhill Kewhurst23 13232 16200 14
Robertsbridge16 17243 15146 17
Bexhill Collington9 20149 18159 16
Northern Rother19 16165 17140 18
Catsfield & Crowhurst15 18142 19114 19
South Battle & Telham10 1991 2083 20
Brede & Udimore3 2147 2145 21

Bexhill Sidley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202522
May 202538
April 202533
March 202520
February 202517
December 202418
November 20249
October 202427
September 202417
August 202435

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20256
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202510
May 20253
April 20257
March 20254
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202514
May 202511
April 20258
March 20255
February 202513
December 20244
November 20248
October 20247
September 202411
August 202414

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20256
May 202510
April 20256
March 20255
February 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 202410
September 20249
August 202410

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 20254
May 20256
April 202510
March 20251
February 20259
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 202416
August 202411

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20256
April 202518
March 20258
February 202510
December 20249
November 20243
October 20244
September 20248
August 202410

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
April 20253
March 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20255
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Bexhill Sidley in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting16
Public order1
2. Claremont Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Suffolk Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Watermill Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Sidley Street (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Preston Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
7. St Lawrence Road (Map)
Total4
Robbery3
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Elderwood Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Cumberland Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
10. Wakehams Close (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1

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