Crime Rate in Eastern Rother: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eastern Rother

The total recorded crimes in Eastern Rother, Rother, UK in March 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eastern Rother crime rate of 104.98 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 Eastern Rother, encompassing approximately 257 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Eastern Rother Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Suttons with total crimes: 4
  • Denham Way with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Eastern Rother?

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

  • Relative to Rother:

    • In 2024, Eastern Rother demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rother average, with 368 crimes compared to 394.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Eastern Rother witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Eastern Rother experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rother average, with 361 crimes compared to 302. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Eastern Rother witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Eastern Rother Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Eastern Rother has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 104.98 ranking 9th out of 20 in the Rother, UK

In 2024, the total Eastern Rother crimes were 368. The crime rate of Eastern Rother in 2024 was 1430.79 (year) or 119.23 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Rother.

In 2023, the total crimes in Eastern Rother were around 361 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1403.58 (year) or 116.96 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Rother.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rother)CrimesRank (Rother)CrimesRank (Rother)
Bexhill Central72 11,226 1884 1
Bexhill Sidley51 4887 2672 2
Rye & Winchelsea60 2593 5413 5
Sedlescombe & Westfield37 5691 4648 3
Bexhill Sackville59 3830 3457 4
North Battle, Netherfield & Whatlington22 14418 6285 9
Hurst Green & Ticehurst32 6289 11210 12
Bexhill St Stephens31 7409 7334 7
Burwash & the Weald23 11309 10318 8
Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels23 12381 8268 10
Bexhill Old Town & Worsham30 8253 14218 11
Robertsbridge23 10243 15146 17
Bexhill St Marks22 13283 12207 13
Southern Rother13 17263 13176 15
Bexhill Kewhurst16 16232 16200 14
Catsfield & Crowhurst18 15142 19114 19
Bexhill Collington8 19149 18159 16
Northern Rother9 18165 17140 18
South Battle & Telham6 2091 2083 20
Brede & Udimore4 2147 2145 21

Eastern Rother Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 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 September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
December 20241
November 20243
October 20246
September 20241
August 20247
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
December 20247
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202510
December 20247
November 20244
October 20248
September 202414
August 202410
July 202413
June 202434
May 202419
April 202413

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Eastern Rother in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Eastern Rother postcode area is presented below.

1. The Suttons (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Denham Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. First Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Coldharbour Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. The Old Hop Garden (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Lydd Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Old Lydd Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Pelwood Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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