Crime Rate in Foulness and The Wakerings: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Foulness and The Wakerings

The total recorded crimes in Foulness and The Wakerings, Rochford, UK in May 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Foulness and The Wakerings crime rate of 8.25 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 Foulness and The Wakerings, encompassing approximately 3,756 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Foulness and The Wakerings Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Crofts with total crimes: 5
  • Fair Field with total crimes: 3
  • Shallows Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Foulness and The Wakerings?

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

  • Relative to Rochford:

    • In 2024, Foulness and The Wakerings reported a higher crime volume than the Rochford average, with 431 crimes compared to 380. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Foulness and The Wakerings witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 12 other areas in the Rochford.

    • In 2023, Foulness and The Wakerings experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rochford average, with 410 crimes compared to 378. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Foulness and The Wakerings witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 12 other areas in the Rochford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Foulness and The Wakerings Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Foulness and The Wakerings has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 8.25 ranking 6th out of 12 in the Rochford, UK

In 2024, the total Foulness and The Wakerings crimes were 431. The crime rate of Foulness and The Wakerings in 2024 was 114.74 (year) or 9.56 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Rochford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Foulness and The Wakerings were around 410 crimes with yearly crime rate of 109.15 (year) or 9.10 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Rochford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Foulness and The Wakerings)CrimesRank (Foulness and The Wakerings)CrimesRank (Foulness and The Wakerings)
Wheatley32 4595 3648 1
Roche North and Rural55 1653 1638 2
Roche South43 2630 2614 3
Downhall and Rawreth37 3491 4459 4
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

Foulness and The Wakerings Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202520
March 202528
February 202518
January 20258
December 202414
November 202419
October 202421
September 202412
August 202415
July 202427
June 202430
May 202417

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20241
August 202411
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20255
November 20241
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20241
September 20244
July 20241
May 202410

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
November 20242
May 20241

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Foulness and The Wakerings in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Foulness and The Wakerings postcode area is presented below.

1. The Crofts (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Fair Field (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Shallows Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Brougham Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. York Mews (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Coronation Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Kimberley Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Cupids Chase (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Mariners Court (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Brookside Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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