Wickford Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Wickford’s crime profile in August 2025, accounting for 35.6% of all reported incidents and marking the most common category by a significant margin. This category’s rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents was 34% below the UK average, a gap that underscores the area’s relative safety in this domain. The overall crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents placed Wickford 34.6% below the national average of 8.1, a disparity that highlights the area’s position as a safer locale within the UK. Anti-social behaviour followed as the second most frequent category, contributing 23.3% of all crimes.2 per 1,000 remained 18% below the UK average. Seasonal factors likely played a role in shaping these patterns, with August’s peak holiday season potentially influencing both property and violent crime trends. While criminal damage and arson saw a 19% increase above the UK average, their relatively low frequency—0.7 per 1,000—suggests limited impact on the broader crime picture. The dominance of violent crime over property crime contrasts with some UK regions, where property offences often dominate, reflecting Wickford’s unique demographic and geographic characteristics. This month’s data aligns with a broader trend of reduced violent crime in recent months, though the rise in weapon-related incidents signals a potential area for targeted intervention.

August 2025 marked notable shifts in crime patterns, with possession of weapons, robbery, and bicycle theft each rising by 100% compared to July. These increases, though small in absolute terms, suggest emerging trends that may warrant local attention. Conversely, public order offences fell by 56.3%, and burglary dropped by 50%, reflecting a possible reduction in incidents linked to seasonal factors such as the summer holidays. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, contributing 35.6% of all crimes, a share that is 34% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. This stark contrast to the national picture underscores Wickford’s unique crime profile. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, was 18% below the UK average, highlighting the area’s relative success in managing disruptive incidents.

August 2025 saw a 12.0% decrease in Wickford’s crime rate compared to July, dropping from 6.1 to 5.3 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a broader trend of reduced violent crime, which accounted for 35.6% of total offences—a share that has grown relative to property crime over the past year. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately five reported crimes each day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 188 residents, a ratio that places Wickford well below the UK average for monthly exposure. This statistic, while not directly comparable to national figures, suggests a relatively low risk of encountering crime in the area. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that Wickford’s crime rate remains 34.6% below the UK average, reinforcing the area’s position as a safer locale within the broader context of England and Wales.