Great Wakering Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

October 2024 marked a notable shift in Great Wakering's crime profile, with a 29.6% increase in the overall crime rate to 3.4 per 1,000 residents. While this figure remains 58% below the UK average of 8.1, the rise in violent crimes—particularly violence and sexual offences—demands attention. These incidents, which now account for 72.7% of all reported crimes, surged by 60% compared to September, a sharp contrast to the previous month's lower levels. The seasonal context of October, with darker evenings and the Halloween period, likely contributes to this uptick, as such conditions often correlate with increased street crime in built-up areas. Property crime, however, remained comparatively low, with burglary, other theft, and criminal damage all below UK averages by over 30%. The area's overall safety profile is reinforced by the absence of significant property crime, though the spike in violent offences suggests a need for heightened awareness in public spaces. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark dominance of violent crimes, which, while lower than the UK average for this category, still represents a significant portion of local incidents. This pattern may reflect the area's characteristics as a built-up part of Rochford, where community interactions and local events could influence crime trends. The data also highlights a marked decrease in public order offences, which fell by two-thirds from September, though the reasons for this shift remain unclear without additional context. Residents are advised to remain cautious, particularly during evening hours, as the combination of seasonal factors and local conditions appears to have created an environment where violent crime is more prevalent than usual.

October 2024 saw a marked increase in violent crimes, with a 60% rise from the previous month's 10 to 16 incidents. This surge, particularly in violence and sexual offences, contrasts sharply with the UK average for this category, which stands at 2.7 per 1,000 (6% below Great Wakering's 2.5 per 1,000). The emergence of burglary as a new crime type—jumping from zero to one incident—raises questions about localized vulnerabilities, especially given the area's built-up character. Other theft also doubled to two incidents, a figure that remains 46% below the UK average. Meanwhile, public order offences dropped by two-thirds, from three to one, suggesting a potential shift in community dynamics or policing focus. Residents should be particularly vigilant in areas with higher foot traffic, as the rise in violent crimes may be linked to seasonal factors like darker evenings and Halloween. The data also reveals a strikingly low rate of property crime compared to the UK, with burglary and criminal damage both below average by over 30%.

Great Wakering's crime rate in October 2024 rose to 3.4 per 1,000 residents, a 29.6% increase from the previous month's 2.6 per 1,000. This shift places the area within a manageable range for a built-up area within Rochford, though the rise deserves closer attention to emerging trends. Daily crime data shows an average of one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one crime for every 297 residents. This rate remains lower than the UK average, which sits at 8.1 per 1,000. When considering the local population of 6,529, the monthly exposure metric provides a tangible sense of risk: over the course of October, each resident faced a 0.03% chance of being directly involved in a reported crime. This statistic underscores the area's relative safety, even as the month-on-month increase suggests localized factors may be influencing crime patterns. The absence of significant property crime compared to violent crime further distinguishes Great Wakering's profile, aligning it more closely with areas where community engagement and policing efforts may have a stronger impact.