Crime Rate in Catsfield & Crowhurst: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Catsfield & Crowhurst

The total recorded crimes in Catsfield & Crowhurst, Rother, UK in May 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Catsfield & Crowhurst crime rate of 78.55 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Catsfield & Crowhurst Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ballards Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Swainham Lane with total crimes: 2
  • The Green with total crimes: 1

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 May 2025 the Catsfield & Crowhurst has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 78.55 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Catsfield & Crowhurst)CrimesRank (Catsfield & Crowhurst)CrimesRank (Catsfield & Crowhurst)
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 St Marks24 12283 12207 13
Bexhill Kewhurst7 20232 16200 14
Robertsbridge19 14243 15146 17
Bexhill Collington10 16149 18159 16
Northern Rother9 18165 17140 18
South Battle & Telham8 1991 2083 20
Brede & Udimore4 2147 2145 21

Catsfield & Crowhurst Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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
June 20242

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 202510
February 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 20245
August 20247
July 20243
June 202418
May 20244

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 Catsfield & Crowhurst in May 2025

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

1. Ballards Hill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Swainham Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. The Green (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
4. Old Forewood Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Forewood Rise (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Penhurst Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Brownbread Street (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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