Sidley — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the Sussex Police area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
This police station front office is open Monday to Friday from 9am until 12 midday.
Contact the team
In an emergency always call 999. For non-emergencies call 101 or use Sussex Police's online reporting.
Recorded crime — June 2026
94 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (60): ▲ 34 (57%) higher. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences40 · 43%
- Anti-social behaviour21 · 22%
- Criminal damage and arson9 · 10%
- Public order7 · 7%
- Possession of weapons6 · 6%
- Shoplifting5 · 5%
- Vehicle crime2 · 2%
- Bicycle theft1 · 1%
Street-level open data from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0), counted within this team’s official boundary. Locations on data.police.uk are approximate — snapped to anonymised map points near where each crime occurred — so figures are a guide, not an exact address-level count. Captured 2026-08-08.
What happened to reported crimes — June 2026
64 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Unable to prosecute suspect34 · 53%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified25 · 39%
- Formal action is not in the public interest2 · 3%
- Awaiting court outcome2 · 3%
- Further action is not in the public interest1 · 2%
Recorded outcomes from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0). A crime and its outcome can fall in different months, so these do not map one-to-one onto the crime counts above. Captured 2026-08-09.
Current priorities
Shoplifting
We are continuing to carry out daily high-visibility patrols in response to concerns raised in the area. Officers are regularly engaging with local businesses to offer reassurance, gather intelligence, and provide crime prevention advice. With the recent introduction of the DISC system in Rother, local shops and businesses now have the ability to share real-time information about incidents and individuals of concern. This platform enhances communication between businesses and the police, helping to identify repeat offenders and prevent crime through a coordinated, community-led approach.
Set: 2026-06-12
Off road motorbikes / Anti-social driving
Targeted patrols are being increased in affected areas, and we are using intelligence-led policing to identify those responsible. Where offences are identified, we will take robust enforcement action to ensure public safety is protected. We remain committed to working with our partners and the local community to address this behaviour and help make our roads safer.
Set: 2026-06-12
Drug Related Activity
We continue to take robust action against drug-related crime through regular patrols, intelligence-led operations, and targeted enforcement. Arrests are being made as part of our ongoing efforts to disrupt supply chains and hold offenders accountable. Alongside enforcement, we’re working closely with partner agencies to reduce harm, support vulnerable individuals, and raise awareness of available support services. Our focus remains on prevention, safeguarding, and protecting the community from the impact of drug-related activity.
Set: 2026-06-11
Public events & surgeries
Community Meeting - Sidley
2026-10-09 · The Pelham, Holliers Hill, Bexhill
Officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a community event at The Pelham to talk with residents and local businesses. We encourage anyone living or working in the area to come along, meet your local officers, and share any concerns or ideas you may have. These events are a great opportunity to strengthen community relationships and work together to keep our neighbourhoods safe and welcoming. We look forward to seeing you there.
Community Meeting - Sidley
2026-12-02 · The Pelham, Holliers Hill, Bexhill
Officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a community event at The Pelham to talk with residents and local businesses. We encourage anyone living or working in the area to come along, meet your local officers, and share any concerns or ideas you may have. These events are a great opportunity to strengthen community relationships and work together to keep our neighbourhoods safe and welcoming. We look forward to seeing you there.
Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.
Team locations
- Battle Police Station (station)North Trade Road, Battle, TN33 0EX
Nearby teams in Sussex Police
All Sussex Police neighbourhood teams →Source: data.police.uk API · Licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0 · Fetched 2026-07-13. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with Sussex Police.