Crime Rate in Sedlescombe & Westfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sedlescombe & Westfield

The total recorded crimes in Sedlescombe & Westfield, Rother, UK in July 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sedlescombe & Westfield crime rate of 89.72 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 Sedlescombe & Westfield, encompassing approximately 746 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
Sedlescombe & Westfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Udimore Road with total crimes: 10
  • Float Lane with total crimes: 10
  • Maplehurst Drive with total crimes: 10

How safe is Sedlescombe & Westfield?

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

  • Relative to Rother:

    • In 2024, Sedlescombe & Westfield reported a higher crime volume than the Rother average, with 691 crimes compared to 394. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sedlescombe & Westfield witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Rother.

    • In 2023, Sedlescombe & Westfield experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rother average, with 648 crimes compared to 302. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sedlescombe & Westfield witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Rother.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sedlescombe & Westfield Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Sedlescombe & Westfield has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 89.72 ranking 4th out of 20 in the Rother, UK

In 2024, the total Sedlescombe & Westfield crimes were 691. The crime rate of Sedlescombe & Westfield in 2024 was 925.28 (year) or 77.11 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Rother.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sedlescombe & Westfield were around 648 crimes with yearly crime rate of 867.70 (year) or 72.31 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Rother.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sedlescombe & Westfield)CrimesRank (Sedlescombe & Westfield)CrimesRank (Sedlescombe & Westfield)
Bexhill Central98 21,226 1884 1
Bexhill Sidley102 1887 2672 2
Bexhill Sackville83 3830 3457 4
Rye & Winchelsea38 6593 5413 5
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

Sedlescombe & Westfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

December 2024 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 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 20258
May 202518
April 202555
March 202515
February 202511
December 202413
November 202426
October 20248
September 202432
August 202424

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
May 20251
April 202510
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 202410

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202514
May 202512
April 20254
March 202512
February 20252
December 20243
November 202411
October 202425
September 202414
August 202425

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202511
May 20252
April 202511
March 20253
February 20252
December 20242
November 202422
September 20241

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202511
May 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 202411
September 20244
August 202412

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 202520
December 20242
November 20241
October 202421
September 20243
August 202410

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 202510
May 20251
February 20254

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
October 202410
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
November 20243
August 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Sedlescombe & Westfield in July 2025

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

1. Udimore Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour10
2. Float Lane (Map)
Total10
Other theft10
3. Maplehurst Drive (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences10
4. Baldslow Down (Map)
Total10
Vehicle crime10
5. Stonestile Lane (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour10
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. New Moorsite (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. The Green (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Park Farm View (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. East View Terrace (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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