Crime Rate in Rye & Winchelsea: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rye & Winchelsea

The total recorded crimes in Rye & Winchelsea, Rother, UK in March 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rye & Winchelsea crime rate of 15.74 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (187.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Rye & Winchelsea Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jarretts Close with total crimes: 6
  • Lea Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • The Close with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Rye & Winchelsea has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 15.74 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rother)CrimesRank (Rother)CrimesRank (Rother)
Bexhill Central72 11,226 1884 1
Bexhill Sidley51 4887 2672 2
Sedlescombe & Westfield37 5691 4648 3
Bexhill Sackville59 3830 3457 4
Eastern Rother27 9368 9361 6
North Battle, Netherfield & Whatlington22 14418 6285 9
Hurst Green & Ticehurst32 6289 11210 12
Bexhill St Stephens31 7409 7334 7
Burwash & the Weald23 11309 10318 8
Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels23 12381 8268 10
Bexhill Old Town & Worsham30 8253 14218 11
Robertsbridge23 10243 15146 17
Bexhill St Marks22 13283 12207 13
Southern Rother13 17263 13176 15
Bexhill Kewhurst16 16232 16200 14
Catsfield & Crowhurst18 15142 19114 19
Bexhill Collington8 19149 18159 16
Northern Rother9 18165 17140 18
South Battle & Telham6 2091 2083 20
Brede & Udimore4 2147 2145 21

Rye & Winchelsea Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
December 20244
November 20247
October 20248
September 20241
August 202410
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 20258
December 202417
November 202419
October 202420
September 202414
August 202420
July 202412
June 202430
May 202413
April 202416

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20248
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248
April 20246

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20255
December 20245
November 20248
October 202417
September 20248
August 202422
July 202412
June 202414
May 20249
April 20244

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
August 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
November 20243
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Rye & Winchelsea in March 2025

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

1. Jarretts Close (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Lea Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
3. The Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Public order1
4. Rye (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. The Link (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. King'S Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Belle Vue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Police Station (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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