Crime Rate in Robertsbridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Robertsbridge

The total recorded crimes in Robertsbridge, Rother, UK in May 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Robertsbridge crime rate of 54.64 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 Robertsbridge, encompassing approximately 347 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Robertsbridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bellhurst Road with total crimes: 5
  • Church Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Knelle Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Robertsbridge?

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

  • Relative to Rother:

    • In 2024, Robertsbridge demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rother average, with 243 crimes compared to 394.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Robertsbridge recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Rother.

    • In 2023, Robertsbridge had fewer crimes than the Rother average, with 146 crimes compared to 302. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Robertsbridge recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Rother.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Robertsbridge Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Robertsbridge has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 54.64 ranking 14th out of 20 in the Rother, UK

In 2024, the total Robertsbridge crimes were 243. The crime rate of Robertsbridge in 2024 was 698.88 (year) or 58.24 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Rother.

In 2023, the total crimes in Robertsbridge were around 146 crimes with yearly crime rate of 419.90 (year) or 34.99 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Rother.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Robertsbridge)CrimesRank (Robertsbridge)CrimesRank (Robertsbridge)
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
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

Robertsbridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 10 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 202512
February 202510
December 20242
November 202410
October 20245
September 20245
August 20249
July 20244
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
November 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
December 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20245
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Robertsbridge in May 2025

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

1. Bellhurst Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Church Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Knelle Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Blenheim Court (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
5. Blacksmiths Field (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Castle Hurst (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Rotherview (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Heathfield Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. John'S Cross Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. George Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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