Great Wakering Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Great Wakering in April 2023 reveals a distinct pattern dominated by violent crimes, which accounted for 56.5% of all incidents, compared to property crimes at 23%. This balance suggests a local environment where interpersonal conflicts or targeted incidents may play a larger role than property-related crimes. The overall crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents is 53.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, a gap that underscores the area’s relative safety. However, this low rate does not uniform across all categories. For instance, violence and sexual offences in Great Wakering (2.0 per 1,000) are 23% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (0.6 per 1,000) is 49% below national levels. These figures may reflect the area’s character as a built-up district within Rochford, where community engagement and local policing could contribute to lower levels of antisocial conduct. Conversely, the spike in bicycle theft—186% above the UK average—raises questions about the adequacy of security measures in areas frequented by cyclists. The seasonal context of April, with its Easter events and spring weather, likely influenced crime patterns, as increased outdoor activity may have created opportunities for certain offences while reducing others. This interplay between local factors and broader seasonal trends highlights the complexity of maintaining a balanced approach to crime prevention in a rapidly changing environment.

April 2023 witnessed three specific crimes—bicycle theft, robbery, and vehicle crime—each rising from zero to one incident, a 100% increase. This spike contrasts with a 75% drop in criminal damage and arson, which fell from four to one case. The balance of crime types shifted with violent crimes accounting for 56.5% of all incidents, compared to 23% for property crimes. This violent-crime dominance is 23% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.6 per 1,000), suggesting a unique local dynamic. Anti-social behaviour also fell sharply, down 49% from the UK average. However, bicycle theft emerged as a local outlier, 186% above the UK rate of 0.1 per 1,000. Residents may find the 100% increase in bicycle theft particularly concerning, especially given the area’s proximity to cycling routes and potential gaps in local security measures.

In April 2023, Great Wakering’s crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents marked a 15.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.1 per 1,000. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns often seen in spring, when outdoor activity may shift toward more structured events rather than unsupervised gatherings. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 284 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure in a way that reflects local density and population scale. Daily, the area experienced approximately one crime per day, a rate that, while low, underscores the need for consistent community vigilance. When compared to the UK average, the area’s overall crime rate remains significantly lower, but this contrast is tempered by specific category anomalies such as bicycle theft, which exceeded the UK average by 186%. These disparities highlight the importance of tailoring local safety strategies to the unique crime profile of Great Wakering rather than relying on national benchmarks.