Crime Rate in Sedlescombe & Westfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sedlescombe & Westfield

The total recorded crimes in Sedlescombe & Westfield, Rother, UK in May 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-67.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-81.82% decrease)
Sedlescombe & Westfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Baldslow Down with total crimes: 10
  • Stonestile Lane with total crimes: 10
  • Roselands Drive with total crimes: 2

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 May 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sedlescombe & Westfield)CrimesRank (Sedlescombe & Westfield)CrimesRank (Sedlescombe & Westfield)
Bexhill Central80 21,226 1884 1
Bexhill Sidley91 1887 2672 2
Bexhill Sackville76 3830 3457 4
Rye & Winchelsea38 4593 5413 5
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

Sedlescombe & Westfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 268 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202555
March 202515
February 202511
December 202413
November 202426
October 20248
September 202432
August 202424
July 202410
June 202440
May 202416

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20254

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202511
March 20253
February 20252
December 20242
November 202422
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 202420

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20254
March 202512
February 20252
December 20243
November 202411
October 202425
September 202414
August 202425
July 20241
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202510
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 202410
June 20242

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 42 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 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
June 20242

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
November 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 May 2025

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

1. Baldslow Down (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences10
2. Stonestile Lane (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour10
3. Roselands Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. New Moorsite (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Stonestile Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Old Tanyard (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
8. Crazy Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Whydown Hill (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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