Crime Rate in Sedlescombe & Westfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sedlescombe & Westfield

The total recorded crimes in Sedlescombe & Westfield, Rother, UK in March 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sedlescombe & Westfield crime rate of 49.54 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Sedlescombe & Westfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dumb Woman'S Lane with total crimes: 10
  • Hundredhouse Lane with total crimes: 10
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Sedlescombe & Westfield has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 49.54 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rother)CrimesRank (Rother)CrimesRank (Rother)
Bexhill Central72 11,226 1884 1
Bexhill Sidley51 4887 2672 2
Rye & Winchelsea60 2593 5413 5
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

Sedlescombe & Westfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (42 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20252
December 20243
November 202411
October 202425
September 202414
August 202425
July 20241
June 202410
May 20241
April 202411

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
December 20242
November 202422
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 202420
April 20241

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 202520
December 20242
November 20241
October 202421
September 20243
August 202410
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202511
December 202413
November 202426
October 20248
September 202432
August 202424
July 202410
June 202440
May 202416
April 202420

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

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 202410
June 20242
April 202410

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
December 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 202411
September 20244
August 202412
July 20241
June 202442
April 202423

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 202411

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 March 2025

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

1. Dumb Woman'S Lane (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour10
2. Hundredhouse Lane (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences10
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
5. Main Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Goulds Drive (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Chapel Hill (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Park View Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Moor Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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