Crime Rate in Downhall and Rawreth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Downhall and Rawreth

The total recorded crimes in Downhall and Rawreth, Rochford, UK in March 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Downhall and Rawreth crime rate of 3.23 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 Downhall and Rawreth, encompassing approximately 10,522 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (76.92% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Downhall and Rawreth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Salisbury Close with total crimes: 5
  • Sir Walter Raleigh Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Westfield Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Downhall and Rawreth?

To understand the safety of Downhall and Rawreth, we need to analyze Downhall and Rawreth crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Rochford:

    • In 2024, Downhall and Rawreth reported a higher crime volume than the Rochford average, with 491 crimes compared to 380. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Downhall and Rawreth witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 12 other cities.

    • In 2023, Downhall and Rawreth experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rochford average, with 459 crimes compared to 378. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Downhall and Rawreth witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 12 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Rochford, Downhall and Rawreth has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Downhall and Rawreth Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Downhall and Rawreth has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 3.23 ranking 4th out of 12 in the Rochford, UK

In 2024, the total Downhall and Rawreth crimes were 491. The crime rate of Downhall and Rawreth in 2024 was 46.66 (year) or 3.89 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Rochford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Downhall and Rawreth were around 459 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.62 (year) or 3.64 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Rochford.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rochford)CrimesRank (Rochford)CrimesRank (Rochford)
Wheatley56 2595 3648 1
Roche North and Rural23 6653 1638 2
Roche South67 1630 2614 3
Foulness and The Wakerings47 3431 5410 5
Sweyne Park and Grange24 5357 6368 6
Hullbridge13 11296 7322 7
Hawkwell East22 7279 8230 12
Hockley21 8262 10281 8
Trinity16 10238 11255 9
Lodge17 9265 9243 10
Hawkwell West13 12217 13239 11
Hockley and Ashingdon12 13226 12208 13

Downhall and Rawreth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
November 20245
October 20246
September 20248
August 20247
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202513
January 202515
December 202416
November 202417
October 202410
September 20249
August 202423
July 202414
June 202430
May 202413
April 20249

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20251
December 20246
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20247
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20244

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Downhall and Rawreth in March 2025

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

1. Salisbury Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Sir Walter Raleigh Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Westfield Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Hooley Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Beke Hall Chase North (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Truro Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Fairland Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Mortimer Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Wimarc Crescent (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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