Crime Rate in Southern Rother: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southern Rother

The total recorded crimes in Southern Rother, Rother, UK in July 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southern Rother crime rate of 50.44 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 Southern Rother, encompassing approximately 436 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Southern Rother Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ivyhouse Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Old River Way with total crimes: 2
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 1

How safe is Southern Rother?

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

  • Relative to Rother:

    • In 2024, Southern Rother demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rother average, with 263 crimes compared to 394.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Southern Rother recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Rother.

    • In 2023, Southern Rother had fewer crimes than the Rother average, with 176 crimes compared to 302. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Southern Rother recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Rother.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Rother, Southern Rother has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Southern Rother Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Southern Rother has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 50.44 ranking 14th out of 20 in the Rother, UK

In 2024, the total Southern Rother crimes were 263. The crime rate of Southern Rother in 2024 was 602.93 (year) or 50.24 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Rother.

In 2023, the total crimes in Southern Rother were around 176 crimes with yearly crime rate of 403.48 (year) or 33.62 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Rother.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southern Rother)CrimesRank (Southern Rother)CrimesRank (Southern Rother)
Bexhill Central98 21,226 1884 1
Bexhill Sidley102 1887 2672 2
Sedlescombe & Westfield67 4691 4648 3
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
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

Southern Rother Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20256
April 20251
March 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 20259
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
December 202412
November 202410
October 20248
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
August 20243

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 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
September 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations Southern Rother in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Southern Rother postcode area is presented below.

1. Ivyhouse Lane (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Old River Way (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Friars Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hogtrough Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Robert'S Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Workhouse Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Peartree Field (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Butcher'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Pett Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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