Crime Rate in Lodge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lodge

The total recorded crimes in Lodge, Rochford, UK in May 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lodge crime rate of 0.98 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 Lodge, encompassing approximately 12,266 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Lodge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lodgelands Close with total crimes: 2
  • The Spinneys with total crimes: 1
  • Chase End with total crimes: 1

How safe is Lodge?

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

  • Relative to Rochford:

    • In 2024, Lodge demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rochford average, with 265 crimes compared to 380.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lodge recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 12 other areas in the Rochford.

    • In 2023, Lodge had fewer crimes than the Rochford average, with 243 crimes compared to 378. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lodge recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 12 other areas in the Rochford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Rochford, Lodge has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Lodge Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Lodge has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 0.98 ranking 13th out of 12 in the Rochford, UK

In 2024, the total Lodge crimes were 265. The crime rate of Lodge in 2024 was 21.60 (year) or 1.80 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Rochford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lodge were around 243 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.81 (year) or 1.65 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Rochford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lodge)CrimesRank (Lodge)CrimesRank (Lodge)
Wheatley32 4595 3648 1
Roche North and Rural55 1653 1638 2
Roche South43 2630 2614 3
Downhall and Rawreth37 3491 4459 4
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
Hockley and Ashingdon17 9226 12208 13
Hawkwell West14 10217 13239 11

Lodge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Other theft 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 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Possession of weapons incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 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 (12 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202512
March 20256
February 20256
January 20253
December 202410
November 202410
October 20249
September 20248
August 202411
July 20249
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
November 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
September 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20244
August 20241

High Crime Locations Lodge in May 2025

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

1. Lodgelands Close (Map)
Total2
Public order2
2. The Spinneys (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Chase End (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Lilian Place (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. South View Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Rayleigh Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Eastwood Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. A1015 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Clyde Crescent (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. St Martin'S Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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