Total Crime Rate
31.1 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Glyne Ascent area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Bexhill Old Town & Worsham , and the 91st lowest 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 Glyne Ascent (TN40 2NX) in the last 12 months was 31.1 per 1,000 residents and was 40.4% lower than the Bexhill Old Town & Worsham average (52.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 4 (β 13.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Glyne Ascent (TN40 2NX), the main crime hotspot is near Brett Drive. Police recorded 59 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bexhill Old Town & Worsham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Finches | β |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Brett Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Paradise Walk | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Paradise Walk | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | College Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Clifton Rise | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Boxgrove Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Brett Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Brett Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Brett Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Brett Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Brett Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Wineham Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Penland Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Brett Drive | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Second Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Third Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Paradise Walk | Under investigation |
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