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

Violence and sexual offences dominated Bexhill-on-Sea’s crime profile in September 2023, accounting for 41.9% of all reported crimes. This category’s rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents was 17% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the area’s overall crime rate of 7.6 per 1,000, which was 5% below the national average. The dominance of violent crime in this coastal town may be linked to its proximity to educational institutions, where the influx of students during the autumn term could contribute to increased social interactions and associated risks. Anti-social behaviour, while less prevalent than violence, remained a consistent issue, with 1.2 per 1,000 residents affected—10% below the UK average. This discrepancy could reflect the effectiveness of local community engagement strategies or the town’s relatively stable residential character. Seasonal factors, such as the return of students to universities and the shift toward shorter evenings, may have influenced the crime profile, with violent offences likely rising during late-night hours. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson—accounting for 12.7% of all crimes—surpassed the UK average by 67%, a figure that may be explained by the area’s coastal environment, where vandalism during the transition from summer to autumn is more common. The data also shows a notable disparity in property crime: while shoplifting and criminal damage rose, vehicle crime fell sharply, due to reduced traffic congestion during the school term. These patterns illustrate the combination of local demographics, seasonal rhythms, and crime trends, offering insights into Bexhill-on-Sea’s unique crime profile.

September 2023 saw a 100% increase in bicycle theft, rising from one to two incidents, a trend that may reflect the return of students to local universities or the start of the academic year. Criminal damage and arson also rose sharply, increasing by 43.3% compared to August, potentially linked to seasonal factors such as the transition from summer to autumn. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 73.1%, a stark contrast to previous months, which may indicate reduced traffic activity or increased security measures in parking areas. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Bexhill-on-Sea (3.2 per 1,000) is 17% above the UK average, highlighting a localised concern that warrants attention. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour (1.2 per 1,000) was 10% below the UK average, suggesting that community-focused policing or local initiatives may be contributing to this relative reduction.

Bexhill-on-Sea’s crime rate in September 2023 remained stable at 7.6 per 1,000 residents, a 1.2% increase from the previous month’s 7.5 per 1,000. This consistency suggests no major shifts in overall crime trends, though localized fluctuations in specific categories are evident. Daily crime activity averaged 11 incidents per day, a figure that contextualizes the scale of reported crimes within the built-up area’s population of 44,697. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 132 residents, illustrating the monthly exposure rate. While this is lower than the UK average, the local population’s density and seasonal factors—such as the return of students to local educational institutions—may influence this ratio. The absence of significant year-on-year data means this month’s figures must be interpreted within the broader context of Bexhill-on-Sea’s established crime profile, which historically balances coastal tourism with residential stability.