Crime Rate in Rochford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rochford

The total recorded crimes in Rochford, UK in May 2025 are around 340 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rochford crime rate of 3.97 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Rochford, encompassing approximately 85,662 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (172) incidents (1.18% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (33) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (30) incidents (42.86% increase)
Rochford Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Union Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Station View with total crimes: 7
  • Station Approach with total crimes: 6

Rochford Police Info:

Essex Police

How safe is Rochford?

To understand the safety of Rochford, we need to analyze Rochford crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Rochford has recorded 4,940 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 57.67 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 295 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 4,915 crimes with a crime rate of 57.38, ranking it 288 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Essex:

    • In 2024, Rochford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Essex average, with 4940 crimes compared to 11188.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Rochford witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, Rochford had fewer crimes than the Essex average, with 4,915 crimes compared to 10,805. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Rochford witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Rochford is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Essex, Rochford has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Rochford Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Roche North and Rural (55 crimes), and the safest, Lodge (12 crimes), is 43 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Rochford.

Similarly, the area of Rayleigh North West (56 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Rayleigh South East (15 crimes), with a difference of 41 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Rochford.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Roche North and Rural55
Roche South43
Downhall and Rawreth37
Wheatley32
Sweyne Park and Grange31

Safest Wards:

Hockley and Ashingdon17
Hawkwell West14
Hawkwell East13
Trinity13
Lodge12

Most Dangerous Areas:

Rayleigh North West56
Rochford Outer & Hawkwell East53
Rochford Town & Canewdon48
Rayleigh South West37
Great Wakering & Foulness31

Safest Areas:

Hockley North & West20
Ashingdon19
Hullbridge18
Rayleigh North East17
Rayleigh South East15

Rochford Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Rochford has recorded 340 crimes with crime rate of 3.97 ranking 311th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 11 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 12 in terms of crime rate in Essex.

In 2024, the total Rochford crimes were 4,940. The crime rate of Rochford in 2024 was 57.67 (year) or 4.81 (month) ranking it 295 danzarous in the UK. Rochford ranked 11 in terms of total crimes and 11 in terms of crime rate in Essex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rochford were around 4,915 crimes with yearly crime rate of 57.38 (year) or 4.78 (month) ranking 288 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Essex, Rochford ranked 11 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 11 as per crime rate of Rochford

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Essex)CrimesRank (Essex)CrimesRank (Essex)
Maldon265 133,699 123,581 12
Uttlesford512 116,354 95,858 10
Castle Point489 105,871 106,160 9
Braintree931 911,752 811,413 8
Colchester1,616 818,598 416,595 7
Brentwood490 76,730 76,665 6
Chelmsford1,340 616,768 615,876 5
Epping Forest956 412,979 512,779 3
Tendring1,214 515,080 313,826 4
Basildon1,621 120,557 220,839 2
Harlow918 210,933 111,148 1

Rochford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (172 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (170 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (36 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (178 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 140 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (136 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 164 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (175 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (155 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (41 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (153 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (39 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (166 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (59 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 177 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (308 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (102 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 176 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202513
March 202514
February 202512
January 202515
December 202423
November 202416
October 202411
September 202414
August 202413
July 202412
June 202422

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 313 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202524
March 202527
February 202523
January 202525
December 202440
November 202422
October 202426
September 202411
August 202425
July 202434
June 202446

A total of 303 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202520
March 202524
February 202517
January 202525
December 202425
November 202429
October 202421
September 202422
August 202418
July 202437
June 202456

A total of 418 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202530
March 202533
February 202525
January 202530
December 202417
November 202433
October 202435
September 202428
August 202459
July 202431
June 202468

A total of 134 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202512
March 20258
February 20257
January 202511
December 20249
November 20249
October 202410
September 20247
August 202413
July 202414
June 202426

A total of 2094 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 174.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 308 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025172
April 2025170
March 2025178
February 2025140
January 2025136
December 2024164
November 2024175
October 2024155
September 2024153
August 2024166
July 2024177
June 2024308

A total of 370 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202521
March 202529
February 202523
January 202518
December 202427
November 202426
October 202441
September 202439
August 202427
July 202423
June 202466

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 414 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202536
March 202522
February 202524
January 202526
December 202421
November 202432
October 202427
September 202421
August 202438
July 202432
June 2024102

A total of 69 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 202411
October 20243
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 202412

A total of 132 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202514
March 20252
February 202518
January 20259
December 20247
November 202416
October 20247
September 202410
August 20246
July 202410
June 202420

A total of 220 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202516
March 202519
February 202537
January 202510
December 20248
November 20246
October 202413
September 202422
August 202425
July 202422
June 202428

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244

High Crime Locations Rochford in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Rochford postcode area is presented below.

1. Union Lane (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
2. Station View (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Station Approach (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Drugs1
4. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Public order1
Drugs1
Burglary1
5. The Crofts (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
6. Salisbury Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Anti-social behaviour1

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