Crime Rate in Southern Rother: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southern Rother

The total recorded crimes in Southern Rother, Rother, UK in May 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southern Rother crime rate of 64.19 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Southern Rother Crime Hotspots

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

  • Butcher'S Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Goldhurst Green with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Southern Rother has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 64.19 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southern Rother)CrimesRank (Southern Rother)CrimesRank (Southern Rother)
Bexhill Central80 21,226 1884 1
Bexhill Sidley91 1887 2672 2
Sedlescombe & Westfield37 5691 4648 3
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
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

Southern Rother Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
December 202412
November 202410
October 20248
September 20246
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 2 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
September 20241

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Southern Rother in May 2025

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

1. Butcher'S Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Goldhurst Green (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Meadow Way (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Eight Acre Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Old River Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Hiham Green (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Mill Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Doleham (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. High Fords Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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