Crime Rate in Rye & Winchelsea: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rye & Winchelsea

The total recorded crimes in Rye & Winchelsea, Rother, UK in May 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-56.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
Rye & Winchelsea Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jarretts Close with total crimes: 4
  • Cooper Road with total crimes: 4
  • Ferring 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 May 2025 the Rye & Winchelsea has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 9.97 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rye & Winchelsea)CrimesRank (Rye & Winchelsea)CrimesRank (Rye & Winchelsea)
Bexhill Central80 21,226 1884 1
Bexhill Sidley91 1887 2672 2
Sedlescombe & Westfield37 5691 4648 3
Bexhill Sackville76 3830 3457 4
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
Northern Rother9 18165 17140 18
Catsfield & Crowhurst10 17142 19114 19
South Battle & Telham8 1991 2083 20
Brede & Udimore4 2147 2145 21

Rye & Winchelsea Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202525
March 202523
February 20258
December 202417
November 202419
October 202420
September 202414
August 202420
July 202412
June 202430
May 202413

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 202513
February 20255
December 20245
November 20248
October 202417
September 20248
August 202422
July 202412
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20256
February 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20248
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20256
December 20244
November 20247
October 20248
September 20241
August 202410
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20256
February 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
August 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
June 20242

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
June 20242

High Crime Locations Rye & Winchelsea in May 2025

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

1. Jarretts Close (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Public order1
2. Cooper Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
3. Ferring Close (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Pottingfield Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Henley Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Ferry Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
7. The Mint (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Martello Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Mill Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. King'S Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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