Crime Rate in North Battle, Netherfield & Whatlington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Battle, Netherfield & Whatlington

The total recorded crimes in North Battle, Netherfield & Whatlington, Rother, UK in May 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Battle, Netherfield & Whatlington crime rate of 24.06 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 North Battle, Netherfield & Whatlington, encompassing approximately 914 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
North Battle, Netherfield & Whatlington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3
  • Senlac Gardens 1-6 with total crimes: 3
  • George Mews with total crimes: 2

How safe is North Battle, Netherfield & Whatlington?

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

  • Relative to Rother:

    • In 2024, North Battle, Netherfield & Whatlington reported a higher crime volume than the Rother average, with 418 crimes compared to 394. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, North Battle, Netherfield & Whatlington witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the Rother.

    • In 2023, North Battle, Netherfield & Whatlington had fewer crimes than the Rother average, with 285 crimes compared to 302. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, North Battle, Netherfield & Whatlington witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Rother.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Rother, North Battle, Netherfield & Whatlington has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

North Battle, Netherfield & Whatlington Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the North Battle, Netherfield & Whatlington has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 24.06 ranking 13th out of 20 in the Rother, UK

In 2024, the total North Battle, Netherfield & Whatlington crimes were 418. The crime rate of North Battle, Netherfield & Whatlington in 2024 was 457.18 (year) or 38.10 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Rother.

In 2023, the total crimes in North Battle, Netherfield & Whatlington were around 285 crimes with yearly crime rate of 311.71 (year) or 25.98 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Rother.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Battle, Netherfield & Whatlington)CrimesRank (North Battle, Netherfield & Whatlington)CrimesRank (North Battle, Netherfield & Whatlington)
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
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

North Battle, Netherfield & Whatlington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
December 20244
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20249
July 202414
June 202412
May 202411

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 202512
February 20256
December 20249
November 202413
October 20247
September 202412
August 20248
July 20247
June 202416
May 202411

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20247
July 20244
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
February 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
December 20246
October 20242
September 20241
August 20247
July 20244
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20256
February 20259
December 20246
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 20248
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations North Battle, Netherfield & Whatlington in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the North Battle, Netherfield & Whatlington postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Senlac Gardens 1-6 (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. George Mews (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. A2100 (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Mount Joy (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. B2096 (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Asten Fields (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Saxonwood Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Chain Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. London Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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