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 July 2025 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Foulness and The Wakerings crime rate of 16.24 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (157.14% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Foulness and The Wakerings Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brougham Close with total crimes: 4
  • Exhibition Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Olivers Crescent with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Foulness and The Wakerings has recorded 61 crimes with crime rate of 16.24 ranking 1th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Foulness and The Wakerings)CrimesRank (Foulness and The Wakerings)CrimesRank (Foulness and The Wakerings)
Wheatley53 2595 3648 1
Roche North and Rural44 4653 1638 2
Roche South31 5630 2614 3
Downhall and Rawreth52 3491 4459 4
Sweyne Park and Grange30 6357 6368 6
Hullbridge23 8296 7322 7
Hockley29 7262 10281 8
Hawkwell East16 11279 8230 12
Trinity12 13238 11255 9
Lodge19 10265 9243 10
Hockley and Ashingdon21 9226 12208 13
Hawkwell West15 12217 13239 11

Foulness and The Wakerings Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202514
May 202522
April 202520
March 202528
February 202518
January 20258
December 202414
November 202419
October 202421
September 202412
August 202415

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20243

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20241
September 20244

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
September 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20241

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
November 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Foulness and The Wakerings in July 2025

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

1. Brougham Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Exhibition Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Olivers Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Shallows Avenue (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Orchard Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Crofts (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
8. Little Wakering Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
9. Morrins Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Rushley Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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