Crime Rate in Rye & Winchelsea: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rye & Winchelsea

The total recorded crimes in Rye & Winchelsea, Rother, UK in July 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rye & Winchelsea crime rate of 9.97 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 Rye & Winchelsea, encompassing approximately 3,811 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Rye & Winchelsea Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jarretts Close with total crimes: 9
  • Church Square with total crimes: 3
  • Denton Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Rye & Winchelsea?

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

  • Relative to Rother:

    • In 2024, Rye & Winchelsea reported a higher crime volume than the Rother average, with 593 crimes compared to 394. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Rye & Winchelsea witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Rother.

    • In 2023, Rye & Winchelsea experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rother average, with 413 crimes compared to 302. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Rye & Winchelsea witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Rother.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Rother, Rye & Winchelsea has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Rye & Winchelsea Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Rye & Winchelsea has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 9.97 ranking 6th out of 20 in the Rother, UK

In 2024, the total Rye & Winchelsea crimes were 593. The crime rate of Rye & Winchelsea in 2024 was 155.58 (year) or 12.97 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Rother.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rye & Winchelsea were around 413 crimes with yearly crime rate of 108.36 (year) or 9.03 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Rother.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rye & Winchelsea)CrimesRank (Rye & Winchelsea)CrimesRank (Rye & Winchelsea)
Bexhill Central98 21,226 1884 1
Bexhill Sidley102 1887 2672 2
Sedlescombe & Westfield67 4691 4648 3
Bexhill Sackville83 3830 3457 4
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
Northern Rother19 16165 17140 18
Catsfield & Crowhurst15 18142 19114 19
South Battle & Telham10 1991 2083 20
Brede & Udimore3 2147 2145 21

Rye & Winchelsea 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 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Public order 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 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202513
May 202511
April 202525
March 202523
February 20258
December 202417
November 202419
October 202420

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20256
December 20244
November 20247
October 20248

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20258
April 20256
March 20256
February 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20248

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 20257
April 20251
March 202513
February 20255
December 20245
November 20248
October 202417

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
March 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20244

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20253
April 20251
March 20256
February 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20252

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20252
February 20252
November 20243

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

High Crime Locations Rye & Winchelsea in July 2025

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

1. Jarretts Close (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Church Square (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Denton Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Fishmarket Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
5. The Link (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
6. Military Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Love Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Ferry Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Belle Vue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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