Crime Rate in Wheatley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wheatley

The total recorded crimes in Wheatley, Rochford, UK in May 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wheatley crime rate of 1.64 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 Wheatley, encompassing approximately 19,471 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Wheatley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 6
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 4
  • Hardwick Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Wheatley?

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

  • Relative to Rochford:

    • In 2024, Wheatley reported a higher crime volume than the Rochford average, with 595 crimes compared to 380. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wheatley witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 12 other areas in the Rochford.

    • In 2023, Wheatley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rochford average, with 648 crimes compared to 378. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wheatley witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 12 other areas in the Rochford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wheatley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wheatley has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 1.18 ranking 4th out of 12 in the Rochford, UK

In 2024, the total Wheatley crimes were 595. The crime rate of Wheatley in 2024 was 30.56 (year) or 2.55 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Rochford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wheatley were around 648 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.28 (year) or 2.77 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Rochford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wheatley)CrimesRank (Wheatley)CrimesRank (Wheatley)
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
Lodge12 13265 9243 10
Hockley and Ashingdon17 9226 12208 13
Hawkwell West14 10217 13239 11

Wheatley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 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 (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Public order 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 (7 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 (8 incidents).

July 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 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202516
March 202526
February 202512
January 202512
December 202424
November 202412
October 202416
September 202412
August 202423
July 202414
June 202424
May 202418

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20248
July 20247
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20247
August 20246
July 20242
June 202424
May 20245

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 202412
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20258
February 202525
January 20257
December 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20248
July 20243
June 202412
May 20245

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

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244

High Crime Locations Wheatley in May 2025

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

1. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
3. Hardwick Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Police Station (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. High Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
6. Randway (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Mount Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Meadowside (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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