Great Wakering Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Great Wakering's January 2024 crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 remained 10.8% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, reflecting a generally safer profile compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 60.5% of all incidents (26 cases), a figure significantly higher than the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000). This concentration of violent crime may be partly explained by the area's built-up character and its role as a commuter hub within Rochford, where transient populations and limited public spaces could contribute to higher rates of interpersonal conflict. Property crimes, however, were comparatively low, with vehicle crime at 0.9 per 1,000 and burglary at 0.3 per 1,000—both well below UK averages. Seasonal factors in January, such as post-holiday economic pressures and shorter daylight hours, may have influenced crime patterns, though the sharp 500% increase in vehicle crime remains unexplained by available data. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.5 per 1,000, was 49% below the UK average, indicating effective local interventions or a lower incidence of public disturbances in this area. The overall crime mix suggests a combination of local demographics and broader regional trends, with violent crime acting as a critical focal point for community safety discussions.

Vehicle crime in Great Wakering surged by 500% in January 2024, rising from 1 to 6 incidents. This dramatic increase, though unexplained by available data, contrasts sharply with declines in other categories, including a 75% drop in public order offences and a 25% reduction in criminal damage and arson. Violent crime, the most common category at 26 incidents (4.0 per 1,000), was 54% above the UK average for violence and sexual offences, which stands at 2.6 per 1,000. This disparity suggests local factors, such as the area's built-up character and proximity to Rochford, may amplify certain crime types. Conversely, anti-social behaviour was 49% below the UK average, potentially reflecting community policing efforts or lower population density in key areas.

Great Wakering's crime rate in January 2024 rose 38.7% compared to December 2023's 4.8 per 1,000, reaching 6.6 per 1,000. This increase, though notable, remains 10.8% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. Daily crime statistics show one reported crime occurred for roughly every 152 residents over the course of the month, highlighting a relatively low frequency of incidents per individual. When scaled to the area's population of 6,529, this translates to a monthly exposure rate of 1-in-152 residents encountering a crime, a figure that contextualises the impact of local incidents within a broader demographic framework. The shift from December's rate reflects seasonal patterns typical of January, with reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours potentially influencing crime dynamics.