Great Wakering Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

August 2025 marked a strikingly low overall crime rate in Great Wakering, with 4.6 crimes recorded per 1,000 residents — 43.2% below the UK average of 8.1. This figure, while significantly lower than national trends, highlights a combination of factors shaping the area’s safety profile. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 50% of all reported incidents (15 cases), a rate of 2.3 per 1,000 — 20% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 23.3% of total crimes (7 cases) at 1.1 per 1,000, 25% below the UK average. These figures suggest a community where violent incidents, though present, are markedly less frequent than in other parts of the country. The seasonal context of August — a peak holiday month with increased tourism — could potentially influence crime patterns, though the data shows no corresponding rise in property crimes. Instead, the area’s crime picture appears shaped by its suburban character within Rochford, where lower population density and community engagement may contribute to the reduced rates. Property crimes accounted for only 6 incidents (0.9 per 1,000), far below the UK average, indicating that residential areas in Great Wakering may benefit from effective local deterrence measures. The absence of a spike in burglary or vehicle crime during this period, despite the holiday season, contrasts with typical patterns in more tourist-heavy regions, suggesting that local factors such as community policing or home security practices may play a role.

August 2025 saw significant fluctuations in crime types, with anti-social behaviour surging by 133.3% (3 to 7 cases) — the most dramatic increase of the month. This rise, though still below the UK average for the category (1.5 per 1,000), raises questions about underlying pressures in the area. Conversely, public order offences fell sharply by 85.7% (7 to 1), a decline that may reflect seasonal changes in community activity or targeted interventions. Drug-related incidents also saw a 100% increase, moving from 0 to 1 case, though this remains well below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. The crime mix shows a clear skew toward violent offences, with 50% of all incidents falling under this category — a proportion higher than the UK average, where violence accounts for roughly 35% of crimes. This imbalance may reflect local demographics or environmental factors, such as the presence of high-traffic areas or specific community tensions. Vehicle crime dropped by 50% (from 2 to 1), a decrease that aligns with the area’s lower-than-average rate for this category (0.2 per 1,000 vs. the UK’s 0.4). Residents might find this statistic particularly relevant, as it suggests that car-related theft remains a minor concern compared to national trends. The data also reveals that criminal damage and arson rose slightly (33.3%) to 4 cases, though this remains just 2% above the UK average, indicating that while this category is stable, it warrants continued monitoring.

The crime rate in Great Wakering for August 2025 (4.6 per 1,000) represents a steep decline from the previous month’s rate of 8.4 per 1,000 — a 45.5% reduction. This drop positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with crime levels more than halved in just one month. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 1 crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while seemingly low, reflects the community’s consistent performance in maintaining safety. When scaled to the population of 6,529 residents, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 218 residents — a ratio that underscores the rarity of criminal incidents in this built-up area. This level of safety is particularly notable in the context of August, a month typically associated with increased tourism and associated risks. The contrast between Great Wakering’s data and national averages is stark: while the UK average for violent crimes is 2.9 per 1,000, the area’s rate of 2.3 per 1,000 suggests a unique resilience to factors that usually drive up such incidents. For residents, the most tangible implication is the reduced likelihood of encountering crime in daily life, whether in local shops, public spaces, or residential areas. The sustained performance compared to previous months and the UK-wide trends indicates that local initiatives, whether through policing, community engagement, or environmental design, may be contributing to this positive trajectory.