Crime Rate in South Battle & Telham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Battle & Telham

The total recorded crimes in South Battle & Telham, Rother, UK in March 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Battle & Telham crime rate of 26.05 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 South Battle & Telham, encompassing approximately 230 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
South Battle & Telham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Canadia Road with total crimes: 1
  • Caldbec Hill with total crimes: 1
  • Marley Gardens with total crimes: 1

How safe is South Battle & Telham?

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

  • Relative to Rother:

    • In 2024, South Battle & Telham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rother average, with 91 crimes compared to 394.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, South Battle & Telham recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, South Battle & Telham had fewer crimes than the Rother average, with 83 crimes compared to 302. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, South Battle & Telham recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Rother, South Battle & Telham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

South Battle & Telham Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the South Battle & Telham has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 26.05 ranking 20th out of 20 in the Rother, UK

In 2024, the total South Battle & Telham crimes were 91. The crime rate of South Battle & Telham in 2024 was 395.14 (year) or 32.93 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Rother.

In 2023, the total crimes in South Battle & Telham were around 83 crimes with yearly crime rate of 360.40 (year) or 30.03 (month) ranking 20 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
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
Brede & Udimore4 2147 2145 21

South Battle & Telham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
October 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations South Battle & Telham in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the South Battle & Telham postcode area is presented below.

1. Canadia Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Caldbec Hill (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
3. Marley Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1
5. Glengorse (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Abbots Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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