Crime Rate in Eastern Rother: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eastern Rother

The total recorded crimes in Eastern Rother, Rother, UK in May 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eastern Rother crime rate of 112.75 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Eastern Rother Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pelwood Road with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Rother.

    • 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 areas in the Rother.

  • 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 May 2025 the Eastern Rother has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 112.75 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eastern Rother)CrimesRank (Eastern Rother)CrimesRank (Eastern Rother)
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
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
Catsfield & Crowhurst10 17142 19114 19
South Battle & Telham8 1991 2083 20
Brede & Udimore4 2147 2145 21

Eastern Rother Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
December 20247
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
May 20245

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 20256
February 202510
December 20247
November 20244
October 20248
September 202414
August 202410
July 202413
June 202434
May 202419

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20256
December 20241
November 20243
October 20246
September 20241
August 20247
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
July 20241

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20241
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 May 2025

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

1. Pelwood Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Malthouse Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
5. Lydd Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Yates Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lydd Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Dunes Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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