Bexhill-on-Sea Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bexhill-on-Sea’s crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents in November 2024 marked a significant departure from the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, with the area recording a 21.1% lower rate overall. This trend was most pronounced in violent crime, where violence and sexual offences occurred at 1.8 per 1,000—30% below the UK average. However, the data also revealed an unusual spike in shoplifting, which reached 1.3 per 1,000, 88% above the national average. This anomaly is likely tied to the timing of Black Friday, which fell in November this year, creating a surge in retail activity that may have temporarily heightened opportunities for theft. The overall crime picture was shaped by the interplay of seasonal factors, with darker evenings and reduced tourism potentially dampening incidents of public order and anti-social behaviour, which both fell below the UK average. Conversely, the sharp increase in possession of weapons, though small in absolute terms, raises questions about local dynamics. The area’s coastal location and reliance on tourism may contribute to fluctuations in crime types, as seasonal events like Bonfire Night can create temporary spikes in certain categories. These patterns highlight the complex relationship between geography, demographics, and crime, with Bexhill-on-Sea’s profile as a coastal town influencing the distribution of incidents.

November 2024 saw stark shifts in crime types, with shoplifting standing out as 88% above the UK average. This surge, likely tied to Black Friday shopping, contrasts sharply with a 66.7% drop in bicycle theft, possibly reflecting seasonal storage habits. Vehicle crime rose by 140% compared to October, a spike that may relate to increased traffic during the festive shopping period. Meanwhile, public order offences fell by 63.3%, a decline consistent with reduced nightlife activity as evenings grew darker. The 200% increase in possession of weapons is a notable anomaly. For residents, the 88% disparity in shoplifting rates compared to the UK average underscores the impact of retail activity on local crime patterns, offering a concrete data point for community awareness.

Bexhill-on-Sea’s crime rate in November 2024 fell to 6.0 per 1,000 residents, a 28.2% decrease from the previous month’s 8.4 per 1,000. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns, as November’s shorter days and reduced tourism may temper opportunities for certain crimes. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 166 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the local population. Daily crime activity averaged nine incidents per day, a rate that, while notable, remains below the UK average when scaled to Bexhill’s population. The drop from October highlights the volatility of crime trends, particularly in categories like public order, which fell by 63.3% month-on-month. This contrast with the sharp rise in possession of weapons (+200%) suggests shifting dynamics in local crime patterns, possibly influenced by factors such as seasonal gatherings or enforcement activity.