Is Old Town - Bexhill Safe?
Crime statistics for Old Town - Bexhill. Based on official UK Police data, updated December 2025.
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 248 total crimes recorded in Old Town - Bexhill
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Month-by-month crime totals for Old Town - Bexhill — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Old Town - Bexhill safe?
Old Town - Bexhill has a CrimeRadar safety score of 66/100, rated Safe. A total of 248 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 2.5% compared to the previous year. Old Town - Bexhill is considered a relatively safe area compared to the UK average, based on official UK Police data.
How many crimes were recorded in Old Town - Bexhill in the last 12 months?
248 crimes were recorded in Old Town - Bexhill in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 2.5% compared to the previous 12-month period (242 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 84 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Old Town - Bexhill?
The most common crime in Old Town - Bexhill is Violent Crime, with 84 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 33.9% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Old Town - Bexhill increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Old Town - Bexhill is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 2.5% — from 242 crimes in the previous 12 months to 248 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.
What is the safety score for Old Town - Bexhill?
Old Town - Bexhill has a safety score of 66 out of 100 (Safe). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Old Town - Bexhill compare to the Sussex Police average?
Old Town - Bexhill has a safety score of 66/100, while the Sussex Police force area average is 45/100. Old Town - Bexhill is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Old Town - Bexhill?
38.5% of crimes recorded in Old Town - Bexhill resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Sussex Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Old Town - Bexhill?
84 violent crimes were recorded in Old Town - Bexhill in the last 12 months — representing 33.9% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 58 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Old Town - Bexhill last updated?
The crime data for Old Town - Bexhill was last updated in December 2025. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Old Town - Bexhill with other areas?
You can compare Old Town - Bexhill with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.