Crime Rate in Roche North and Rural: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Roche North and Rural

The total recorded crimes in Roche North and Rural, Rochford, UK in May 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Roche North and Rural crime rate of 6.29 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 Roche North and Rural, encompassing approximately 8,742 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Roche North and Rural Crime Hotspots

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

  • Union Lane with total crimes: 8
  • St Mark'S Field with total crimes: 5
  • St Clare Meadow with total crimes: 4

How safe is Roche North and Rural?

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

  • Relative to Rochford:

    • In 2024, Roche North and Rural reported a higher crime volume than the Rochford average, with 653 crimes compared to 380. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Roche North and Rural witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 12 other areas in the Rochford.

    • In 2023, Roche North and Rural experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rochford average, with 638 crimes compared to 378. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Roche North and Rural witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 12 other areas in the Rochford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Roche North and Rural Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Roche North and Rural has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 6.29 ranking 1th out of 12 in the Rochford, UK

In 2024, the total Roche North and Rural crimes were 653. The crime rate of Roche North and Rural in 2024 was 74.69 (year) or 6.22 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Rochford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Roche North and Rural were around 638 crimes with yearly crime rate of 72.98 (year) or 6.08 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Rochford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Roche North and Rural)CrimesRank (Roche North and Rural)CrimesRank (Roche North and Rural)
Wheatley32 4595 3648 1
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
Lodge12 13265 9243 10
Hockley and Ashingdon17 9226 12208 13
Hawkwell West14 10217 13239 11

Roche North and Rural Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 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 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 309 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202525
March 202511
February 202515
January 202526
December 202420
November 202427
October 202419
September 202428
August 202416
July 202436
June 202436
May 202420

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
October 20245
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20258
January 20256
December 20241
November 20244
October 20247
September 20246
August 202412
July 20244
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
September 20242
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20254
February 20252
January 20252
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Roche North and Rural in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Roche North and Rural postcode area is presented below.

1. Union Lane (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Shoplifting1
2. St Mark'S Field (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
3. St Clare Meadow (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
4. Old Ship Lane (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Gardeners Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Rochford Garden Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Ormonde Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Roche Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Ferry Terminal (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Scotts Hall Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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