Total Crime Rate
46.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Vidler Square area has the 26th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Eastern Rother , and the 153rd highest crime rate of 306 local areas in Rother .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Vidler Square (TN31 7FP) in the last 12 months was 46.5 per 1,000 residents and was 30.0% lower than the Eastern Rother average (66.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 3 cases , up 200.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 133.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 26.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 350.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 14.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Vidler Square (TN31 7FP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Link, where police recorded 27 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Cooper Road (15 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Eastern Rother| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Old Brickyard | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Link | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | The Link | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Springfield Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Benson Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Benson Way | Under investigation |
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