Great Wakering Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Great Wakering’s crime rate in February 2024 stood at 4.1 per 1,000 residents, 42.3% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This figure reflects a built-up area within Rochford, where crime trends are shaped by seasonal patterns and local demographics. The top crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 51.9% of all reported incidents. This category. decrease from January, remains 16% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime, both at 7.4% of total incidents, were 71% and 32% below UK averages respectively, possibly due to the area’s lower population density and fewer high-traffic zones. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely contributed to the overall lower crime rate. However, the sharp rise in drug-related crimes (up 100%) and possession of weapons (up 100%) contrasts with these trends, suggesting localized pressures that may require further analysis. The crime mix remains skewed toward violent offences, which may be influenced by the area’s character as a small built-up community where interpersonal conflicts are more visible. While the drop in vehicle crime aligns with typical winter patterns, the persistence of violence and sexual offences at 2.1 per 1,000 highlights the need for targeted community engagement strategies.

February 2024 marked a stark contrast in crime trends compared to January. Violence and sexual offences fell by 46.2%, from 26 to 14 incidents, a shift that may reflect seasonal changes or targeted interventions. However, two categories saw sharp increases: drugs-related crimes rose by 100% (from 0 to 2) and possession of weapons rose by 100% (from 0 to 1), both of which are significantly above the UK average for their respective categories. This divergence highlights a potential imbalance in local crime patterns, with property crimes (7 incidents) now comprising 25.9% of total crimes—lower than the 51.9% share from violent crimes. Anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime both fell by 66.7% and 50% respectively, aligning with UK averages that show these categories are generally lower in Great Wakering. Residents may find the 46.2% drop in violent crimes particularly reassuring, though the rise in drug-related incidents deserves closer attention.

February 2024 saw a 37.2% drop in Great Wakering’s crime rate compared to January, falling from 6.6 to 4.1 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with typical winter patterns, where colder weather and reduced outdoor activity may contribute to lower crime levels. Locally, the average daily crime count was 1 incident per day, a figure that reflects the area’s relatively low overall crime profile. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate of 1-in-242 residents highlights the rarity of crime in this built-up area. While this is a local statistic and not directly comparable to UK-wide figures, it underscores the effectiveness of local policing or seasonal deterrents. The population context further illustrates that even with 27 crimes reported, the rate remains significantly below the UK average, suggesting a combination of geographic and community-specific factors at play.