Total Crime Rate
19.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Top Cross Road area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Bexhill Old Town & Worsham , and the 55th 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 Top Cross Road (TN40 2RT) in the last 12 months was 19.5 per 1,000 residents and was 62.6% lower than the Bexhill Old Town & Worsham average (52.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 16.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Top Cross Road (TN40 2RT), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 54 crimes here, including 10 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 | Gavin Astor Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Seabourne Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Christine Close | Under investigation |
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