Crime Rate in Northern Rother: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northern Rother

The total recorded crimes in Northern Rother, Rother, UK in May 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northern Rother crime rate of 33.75 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 Northern Rother, encompassing approximately 266 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Northern Rother Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hobbs Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Horseshoe Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Thyssel Lane 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 May 2025 the Northern Rother has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 33.75 ranking 18th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Northern Rother)CrimesRank (Northern Rother)CrimesRank (Northern 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
Eastern Rother29 7368 9361 6
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
Catsfield & Crowhurst10 17142 19114 19
South Battle & Telham8 1991 2083 20
Brede & Udimore4 2147 2145 21

Northern Rother Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
November 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20254
February 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20248
September 20248
August 20241
July 20249
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 May 2025

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

1. Hobbs Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
2. Horseshoe Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Thyssel Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Frewen Close (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
5. Coplands Rise (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hillyfields (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Junction Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Northam Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Northiam Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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