Crime Rate in Bexhill St Stephens: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bexhill St Stephens

The total recorded crimes in Bexhill St Stephens, Rother, UK in May 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bexhill St Stephens crime rate of 2.73 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 Stephens, encompassing approximately 9,903 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Bexhill St Stephens Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitehouse Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Grange Court Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Woodsgate Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Bexhill St Stephens?

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

  • Relative to Rother:

    • In 2024, Bexhill St Stephens reported a higher crime volume than the Rother average, with 409 crimes compared to 394. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bexhill St Stephens witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Rother.

    • In 2023, Bexhill St Stephens experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rother average, with 334 crimes compared to 302. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bexhill St Stephens witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Rother.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bexhill St Stephens Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bexhill St Stephens has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 2.73 ranking 9th out of 20 in the Rother, UK

In 2024, the total Bexhill St Stephens crimes were 409. The crime rate of Bexhill St Stephens in 2024 was 41.30 (year) or 3.44 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Rother.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bexhill St Stephens were around 334 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.73 (year) or 2.81 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Rother.

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

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson 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 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 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 (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 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 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
September 20241
July 20243

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202513
March 20258
February 202514
December 20249
November 20248
October 202413
September 202414
August 20247
July 202420
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20249

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 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 202515
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20245

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

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
May 20243

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20248
August 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251

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

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241

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
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Bexhill St Stephens in May 2025

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

1. Whitehouse Avenue (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
2. Grange Court Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
3. Woodsgate Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Hazel Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
5. Salisbury Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Oakwood Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Bidwell Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Alder Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Elm Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Uplands Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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