Crime Rate in Bexhill St Marks: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bexhill St Marks

The total recorded crimes in Bexhill St Marks, Rother, UK in May 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bexhill St Marks crime rate of 14.97 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 St Marks, encompassing approximately 1,603 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Bexhill St Marks Crime Hotspots

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

  • Principal Close with total crimes: 4
  • Pelton Close with total crimes: 3
  • The Broadwalk with total crimes: 2

How safe is Bexhill St Marks?

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

  • Relative to Rother:

    • In 2024, Bexhill St Marks demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rother average, with 283 crimes compared to 394.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bexhill St Marks recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Rother.

    • In 2023, Bexhill St Marks had fewer crimes than the Rother average, with 207 crimes compared to 302. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bexhill St Marks recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Rother.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bexhill St Marks Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bexhill St Marks has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 14.97 ranking 12th out of 20 in the Rother, UK

In 2024, the total Bexhill St Marks crimes were 283. The crime rate of Bexhill St Marks in 2024 was 176.54 (year) or 14.71 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Rother.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bexhill St Marks were around 207 crimes with yearly crime rate of 129.13 (year) or 10.76 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Rother.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bexhill St Marks)CrimesRank (Bexhill St Marks)CrimesRank (Bexhill St Marks)
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 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 St Marks Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Drugs 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 6 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (5 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 (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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).

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 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
September 20244
August 20246
July 202410
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
December 20243
November 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
November 20242
October 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202514
March 20259
February 20257
December 20246
November 20248
October 20244
September 20249
August 20247
July 202412
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20248
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20255
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241
May 20244

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
September 20242
July 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
July 20243

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

MonthCount
October 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Bexhill St Marks in May 2025

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

1. Principal Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
2. Pelton Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. The Broadwalk (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Coast Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Elsted Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The Twitten (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Oakleigh Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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