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 May 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Downhall and Rawreth crime rate of 3.52 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Downhall and Rawreth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Salisbury Close with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Sir Walter Raleigh Drive 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 areas in the Rochford.

    • 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 areas in the Rochford.

  • 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 May 2025 the Downhall and Rawreth has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 3.52 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Downhall and Rawreth)CrimesRank (Downhall and Rawreth)CrimesRank (Downhall and Rawreth)
Wheatley32 4595 3648 1
Roche North and Rural55 1653 1638 2
Roche South43 2630 2614 3
Foulness and The Wakerings31 6431 5410 5
Sweyne Park and Grange31 5357 6368 6
Hullbridge18 8296 7322 7
Hockley24 7262 10281 8
Hawkwell East13 11279 8230 12
Trinity13 12238 11255 9
Lodge12 13265 9243 10
Hockley and Ashingdon17 9226 12208 13
Hawkwell West14 10217 13239 11

Downhall and Rawreth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (6 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
November 20245
October 20246
September 20248
August 20247
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20247
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
February 20251
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 207 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202513
March 202523
February 202513
January 202515
December 202416
November 202417
October 202410
September 20249
August 202423
July 202414
June 202430
May 202413

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20256
January 20251
December 20246
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
September 20244

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 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 offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Sir Walter Raleigh Drive (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft2
Other crime1
4. Westfield Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
5. Gowlett Mews (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
6. Truro Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Vernon Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Boston Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
9. Beke Hall Chase South (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Beke Hall Chase North (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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