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

Violence and sexual offences dominate Bexhill-on-Sea’s crime profile in September 2025, accounting for 31.3% of all reported incidents. With a crime rate of 7.5 per 1,000 residents, the area slightly exceeds the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000 by 1.4%. This coastal town’s crime picture is shaped by seasonal transitions: as September brings the end of summer and the start of term-time activity, patterns in reported crime reflect both local rhythms and broader regional trends. The most significant category, violence and sexual offences, occurs at a rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents — 7% below the UK average for this category. This could be linked to the area’s mix of residential communities and tourist infrastructure, where increased foot traffic during late summer may contribute to higher levels of interpersonal crime. Anti-social behaviour follows closely at 1.7 per 1,000, 45% above the UK average, likely driven by the social dynamics of a coastal town with a seasonal population influx. Shoplifting, at 1.1 per 1,000, is 80% above the UK average, a figure that may be partly explained by the presence of high-street retail outlets and the timing of back-to-school shopping. These patterns suggest that the local economy and tourism sector play a role in shaping crime trends, with certain categories aligning with the area’s character as a seaside destination with a mix of permanent and transient populations.

September 2025 saw a dramatic 300% increase in bicycle theft, rising from one to four reported incidents — a jump that may be tied to the start of the academic year and the arrival of students in the area. This sharp rise contrasts with a 60% decrease in robbery, which fell from 10 to 4 cases, potentially reflecting changes in foot traffic patterns as the summer tourist season wound down. Anti-social behaviour remains a notable concern, with a rate of 1.7 per 1,000 — 45% above the UK average — a figure that could be influenced by the social environment of a coastal town with a transient population. Shoplifting also saw an 82.1% increase, climbing from 28 to 51 incidents, a rise that may be connected to the timing of back-to-school shopping and the presence of high-street retail outlets. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell by 20%, aligning with the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, due to reduced summer car usage and increased vehicle security measures. The drug category saw a 100% increase, from four to eight reported incidents, a shift that may warrant closer attention given the potential link to seasonal changes in social activity. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime in Bexhill-on-Sea, where local factors and broader trends intersect to shape monthly patterns.

Bexhill-on-Sea’s crime rate remained stable in September 2025 compared to the previous month, with no change from the 7.5 per 1,000 residents recorded in August. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 11 crimes per day — a figure that, while specific to Bexhill-on-Sea, illustrates the pace of reported incidents in this coastal town. When considering the population context, over the course of September, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 133 residents — a monthly exposure rate that provides a tangible sense of how frequently crime impacts the local community. This statistic does not account for variations in reporting habits or population density, but it offers a clear snapshot of the area’s crime environment. Comparing this to the UK average, Bexhill-on-Sea’s overall crime rate is only marginally higher, suggesting that the town’s crime profile is broadly in line with national trends, albeit with distinct local variations. The daily crime count and population-scaled perspective help residents contextualise the numbers: while 11 crimes a day may seem high, it equates to a relatively small proportion of the total population. These metrics, when viewed alongside the breakdown of crime types, illustrate a community where certain categories — particularly anti-social behaviour and shoplifting — stand out as areas for targeted focus.