Crime Rate in Catsfield & Crowhurst: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Catsfield & Crowhurst

The total recorded crimes in Catsfield & Crowhurst, Rother, UK in July 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Catsfield & Crowhurst crime rate of 117.83 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 Catsfield & Crowhurst, encompassing approximately 127 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Catsfield & Crowhurst Crime Hotspots

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

  • Swainham Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Burntbarns Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Akehurst Field with total crimes: 2

How safe is Catsfield & Crowhurst?

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

  • Relative to Rother:

    • In 2024, Catsfield & Crowhurst demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rother average, with 142 crimes compared to 394.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Catsfield & Crowhurst recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Rother.

    • In 2023, Catsfield & Crowhurst had fewer crimes than the Rother average, with 114 crimes compared to 302. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Catsfield & Crowhurst recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Rother.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Catsfield & Crowhurst Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Catsfield & Crowhurst has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 117.83 ranking 18th out of 20 in the Rother, UK

In 2024, the total Catsfield & Crowhurst crimes were 142. The crime rate of Catsfield & Crowhurst in 2024 was 1115.48 (year) or 92.96 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Rother.

In 2023, the total crimes in Catsfield & Crowhurst were around 114 crimes with yearly crime rate of 895.52 (year) or 74.63 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Rother.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Catsfield & Crowhurst)CrimesRank (Catsfield & Crowhurst)CrimesRank (Catsfield & Crowhurst)
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
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
South Battle & Telham10 1991 2083 20
Brede & Udimore3 2147 2145 21

Catsfield & Crowhurst 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 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
August 20241

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202514
May 20253
April 20252
March 202510
February 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20252
August 20242

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
November 20243
August 20242

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 Catsfield & Crowhurst in July 2025

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

1. Swainham Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
2. Burntbarns Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Akehurst Field (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Catsfield Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Ballards Hill (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
7. Sandrock Hill (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Skinner'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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