Bexhill-on-Sea Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bexhill-on-Sea’s crime rate in November 2025 stood at 6.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 9.6% below the UK average of 7.3. This performance highlights the area’s relative safety, particularly when considering its coastal and semi-rural character, which may limit certain types of crime. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 30.7% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (20.8%) and shoplifting (15.4%). These figures suggest a combination of local demographics and seasonal factors, such as the impact of Bonfire Night and Black Friday on retail environments. The lower rate of violent crime compared to the UK average (2.0 vs 2.6 per 1,000) may reflect the town’s community-focused policing and the influence of its coastal setting, which tends to see fewer high-density urban interactions. However, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour—32% above the UK average—raises questions about the role of transient populations and the timing of events like Bonfire Night, which can exacerbate noise and disorder. The seasonal context of November, with its dark evenings and pre-Christmas shopping, likely contributed to fluctuations in shoplifting and public order crimes. While the overall rate remains below the UK average, the disparity in specific categories underscores the need for targeted strategies to address local challenges, particularly in managing anti-social behaviour and ensuring consistent enforcement during peak activity periods.

November 2025 saw a significant increase in burglary, with a 166.7% rise from 3 to 8 incidents. This sharp uptick may be linked to seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night, which could have drawn attention away from residential areas. Conversely, robbery rates dropped by 75%, from 4 to 1, likely due to reduced foot traffic during the early evening hours as darkness sets in earlier. Shoplifting also rose by 18.4%, reflecting the impact of Black Friday shopping, with 45 incidents reported—59% above the UK average. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained a standout concern, with 61 incidents (1.4 per 1,000) compared to the UK average of 1.1, a 32% gap. This category’s prevalence may be tied to the area’s coastal character, where transient populations and seasonal events could contribute to higher levels of disruptive activity. Vehicle crime fell by 50%, with only 9 incidents reported, underscoring the effectiveness of recent initiatives targeting car-related theft in the area.

Bexhill-on-Sea’s crime rate in November 2025 fell by 16.8% compared to the previous month, dropping from 7.9 to 6.6 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the seasonal shift towards darker evenings and the end of the festive shopping period, which may reduce opportunities for retail-related crimes. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 10 reported crimes each day, a figure that, while consistent with local patterns, remains below the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 153 residents, a rate that places Bexhill-on-Sea among the safer built-up areas in the UK. With a population of 44,697, the lower crime rate suggests that the area’s community-focused policing strategies and local initiatives may be contributing to sustained reductions. This monthly exposure is particularly notable when compared to the previous month, highlighting the effectiveness of targeted interventions during periods of heightened activity, such as Bonfire Night.