Crime Rate in Burwash & the Weald: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burwash & the Weald

The total recorded crimes in Burwash & the Weald, Rother, UK in July 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burwash & the Weald crime rate of 171.58 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 Burwash & the Weald, encompassing approximately 268 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
Burwash & the Weald Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • Foots Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Darvel Down with total crimes: 4

How safe is Burwash & the Weald?

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

  • Relative to Rother:

    • In 2024, Burwash & the Weald demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rother average, with 309 crimes compared to 394.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Burwash & the Weald witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Rother.

    • In 2023, Burwash & the Weald experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rother average, with 318 crimes compared to 302. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Burwash & the Weald witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Rother.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Rother, Burwash & the Weald has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Burwash & the Weald Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Burwash & the Weald has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 171.58 ranking 5th out of 20 in the Rother, UK

In 2024, the total Burwash & the Weald crimes were 309. The crime rate of Burwash & the Weald in 2024 was 1152.56 (year) or 96.05 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Rother.

In 2023, the total crimes in Burwash & the Weald were around 318 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1186.12 (year) or 98.84 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Rother.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Burwash & the Weald)CrimesRank (Burwash & the Weald)CrimesRank (Burwash & the Weald)
Bexhill Central98 21,226 1884 1
Bexhill Sidley102 1887 2672 2
Sedlescombe & Westfield67 4691 4648 3
Bexhill Sackville83 3830 3457 4
Rye & Winchelsea38 6593 5413 5
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

Burwash & the Weald 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 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 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 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202511
May 20258
April 20255
March 20259
February 20259
December 20246
November 20246
October 20246
September 202410
August 20245

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20251
May 20252
March 20254
February 20257
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202510
May 20254
April 20255
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 202410
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20254
March 20255
February 20256
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20243

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Burwash & the Weald in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Burwash & the Weald postcode area is presented below.

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Foots Lane (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Darvel Down (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Haremere Hill (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Middle Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Brightling Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Hollingrove Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Brightling Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Bardown Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Burgh Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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