Bexhill-on-Sea Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Bexhill-on-Sea's overall crime rate for June 2023 was 7.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 16.5% below the UK average of 8.5. This performance reflects the area's status as a coastal resort, where seasonal patterns significantly influence crime dynamics. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (34% of total), anti-social behaviour (18.1%), and shoplifting (11.8%). The prominence of violent crime may be partly explained by the area's summer tourism season, which brings increased social interactions and potential conflicts. Shoplifting, while a significant portion of property crimes, remains 48% above the UK average—a discrepancy that could stem from the town's retail infrastructure and the influx of visitors during peak season. Anti-social behaviour, at 12% below the UK average, suggests that local community engagement or policing efforts may be effectively managing disruptive conduct. The data also shows that violent crime rates are 18% below the UK average, indicating that while the area faces challenges in certain categories, its overall safety profile is stronger than the national benchmark. This balance between local-specific trends and broader national comparisons underscores the importance of context in understanding crime patterns in coastal communities.

June 2023 saw a 60.9% increase in shoplifting incidents, rising from 23 to 37 cases—a figure 48% above the UK average. This surge is likely linked to the start of the summer season, when coastal areas like Bexhill-on-Sea see increased foot traffic. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell by 57.1%, from seven to three incidents, possibly reflecting seasonal shifts in local demographics. Robbery also rose sharply by 100%, with two incidents reported in June compared to none in May. This anomaly may be attributed to isolated incidents rather than a broader trend. Meanwhile, other theft decreased by 43.5%, suggesting a temporary lull in property crimes. The mix of violent and property crimes remains balanced, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 34% of all reported crimes. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, influenced by both seasonal and situational factors.

Bexhill-on-Sea's crime rate in June 2023 stood at 7.1 per 1,000 residents, a 19.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 8.7. This decline aligns with the seasonal transition into summer, when tourism begins to ramp up in coastal areas. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 142 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure to crime within the local population. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 10 crimes per day, a rate that, while consistent with typical patterns for a coastal resort, remains 16.5% below the UK average. This suggests that while Bexhill-on-Sea's crime environment is generally safer than the national picture, specific categories like shoplifting—48% above the UK average—require closer attention. The population context also highlights that, despite the relatively low overall rate, the concentrated nature of certain crime types may reflect local dynamics such as increased foot traffic in retail areas during the summer season.