Crime Rate in Eastern Rother: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eastern Rother

The total recorded crimes in Eastern Rother, Rother, UK in July 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eastern Rother crime rate of 93.31 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Eastern Rother Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Lydd Road with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Pelwood Road 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 July 2025 the Eastern Rother has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 93.31 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eastern Rother)CrimesRank (Eastern Rother)CrimesRank (Eastern Rother)
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
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

Eastern Rother 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 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20254
April 20257
March 20256
December 20241
November 20243
October 20246
September 20241
August 20247

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202512
May 202511
April 202510
March 20256
February 202510
December 20247
November 20244
October 20248
September 202414
August 202410

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
December 20241
August 20243

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

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

MonthCount
June 20251
September 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

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

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
August 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

High Crime Locations Eastern Rother in July 2025

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

1. Old Lydd Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Pelwood Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Oyster Creek (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Lydd Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Lydd Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. First Avenue (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
8. The Oakfield (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Coastguard Square (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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