Central Bexhill vs St Marks

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Central Bexhill Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      St Marks Sussex Police

      Central Bexhill vs St Marks Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Central Bexhill
      Sussex Police
      1,472 crimes / 12m
      ↑32.7% trend
      33.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      72/100
      Safe
      St Marks
      Sussex Police
      212 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.1% trend
      40% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Central Bexhill
      B St Marks
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,472
      212
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,109
      262
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑32.7%
      ↓19.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.5%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Central Bexhill
      B St Marks
      Violent Crime
      489 ↑35%
      92 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      271 ↑68%
      33 ↓23%
      Other Theft
      76 ↑90%
      12 ↓52%
      Vehicle Crime
      35 ↑46%
      10 ↑11%
      Burglary
      30 ↑173%
      6 ↓45%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      105 ↑13%
      19 ↓21%
      Drugs
      25 ↑108%
      6 ↓33%
      Public Order
      104 ↑11%
      17 ↓41%
      Robbery
      14 ↑40%
      1 ↓75%
      Shoplifting
      267 ↑0%
      4
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓29%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      12
      3
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑17%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      25 ↑67%
      5 ↓29%
      Overall Verdict
      B St Marks is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Central Bexhill safer than St Marks?

      Central Bexhill has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,472 crimes in the last 12 months. St Marks has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 212 crimes. St Marks scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Central Bexhill vs St Marks?

      Central Bexhill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +32.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. St Marks shows -19.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Central Bexhill and St Marks?

      In Central Bexhill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (489 incidents). In St Marks, it is Violent Crime (92 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Central Bexhill and St Marks?

      Central Bexhill recorded 271 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Marks recorded 33. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Central Bexhill vs St Marks?

      Violent crime in Central Bexhill totalled 489 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 92 in St Marks. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Central Bexhill and St Marks in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Central Bexhill recorded 1,109 crimes (now 1,472, a change of +32.7%). St Marks recorded 262 crimes previously (now 212, -19.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Central Bexhill and St Marks?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Central Bexhill has a resolution rate of 33.5% and St Marks has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Central Bexhill and St Marks?

      Central Bexhill falls within the Sussex Police boundary. St Marks is covered by Sussex Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Central Bexhill and St Marks?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Central Bexhill or St Marks on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Central Bexhill and St Marks. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.