Crime Rate in Wheatley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wheatley

The total recorded crimes in Wheatley, Rochford, UK in March 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wheatley crime rate of 2.88 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-68.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Wheatley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Francis Walk with total crimes: 7
  • King George'S Close with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Wheatley has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 2.88 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rochford)CrimesRank (Rochford)CrimesRank (Rochford)
Roche North and Rural23 6653 1638 2
Roche South67 1630 2614 3
Foulness and The Wakerings47 3431 5410 5
Downhall and Rawreth34 4491 4459 4
Sweyne Park and Grange24 5357 6368 6
Hullbridge13 11296 7322 7
Hawkwell East22 7279 8230 12
Hockley21 8262 10281 8
Trinity16 10238 11255 9
Lodge17 9265 9243 10
Hawkwell West13 12217 13239 11
Hockley and Ashingdon12 13226 12208 13

Wheatley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 202412
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 12 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 12 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

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202525
January 20257
December 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20248
July 20243
June 202412
May 20245
April 20247

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Wheatley in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
2. Francis Walk (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
3. King George'S Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
4. High Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
6. Hardwick Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
7. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
8. Burrows Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Hillview Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
10. Church Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1

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