Crime Rate in Northern Rother: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northern Rother

The total recorded crimes in Northern Rother, Rother, UK in July 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northern Rother crime rate of 71.24 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 Northern Rother, encompassing approximately 266 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Northern Rother Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sempstead Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Hobbs Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Northiam with total crimes: 1

How safe is Northern Rother?

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

  • Relative to Rother:

    • In 2024, Northern Rother demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rother average, with 165 crimes compared to 394.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Northern Rother recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Rother.

    • In 2023, Northern Rother had fewer crimes than the Rother average, with 140 crimes compared to 302. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Northern Rother recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Rother.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Northern Rother Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Northern Rother has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 71.24 ranking 16th out of 20 in the Rother, UK

In 2024, the total Northern Rother crimes were 165. The crime rate of Northern Rother in 2024 was 618.67 (year) or 51.56 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Rother.

In 2023, the total crimes in Northern Rother were around 140 crimes with yearly crime rate of 524.93 (year) or 43.74 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Rother.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Northern Rother)CrimesRank (Northern Rother)CrimesRank (Northern 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
Eastern Rother24 12368 9361 6
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
Catsfield & Crowhurst15 18142 19114 19
South Battle & Telham10 1991 2083 20
Brede & Udimore3 2147 2145 21

Northern Rother Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
April 20252
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20259
May 20251
April 20256
March 20254
February 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20248
September 20248
August 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
November 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

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

MonthCount
October 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Northern Rother in July 2025

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

1. Sempstead Lane (Map)
Total7
Other theft4
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Hobbs Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Northiam (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Hobbs Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Whitebread Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Horseshoe Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Dixter Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Six Bells Mews (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Junction Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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