Great Wakering Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Great Wakering’s crime rate in February 2025 stood at 3.7 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 44.8% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This figure, while lower than the national benchmark, masks a complex picture shaped by seasonal and local factors. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 66.7% of all reported incidents and contributing 2.5 per 1,000 to the area’s rate. This category is 6% above the UK average for the same offence type, a discrepancy that may reflect localised pressures, such as the area’s proximity to larger urban centres or the influence of seasonal patterns. Drugs-related offences, though less frequent, were 100% above the UK average, with three cases reported. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may have contributed to the overall lower crime rate, though this is likely tempered by the sharp increase in violent incidents. Property crimes remained sparse, with only four total incidents, including one case of vehicle crime and one instance of other theft. These figures suggest that while Great Wakering is generally safer than the UK average, the rising trend in violence and sexual offences requires attention. The area’s crime profile, shaped by its built-up character within Rochford, may be influenced by factors such as transient populations or the proximity to transport hubs, though these connections remain speculative without further data. Overall, the February statistics highlight the need for a nuanced understanding of local crime dynamics, balancing the broader trend of safety with the specific challenges posed by violent crime.

February 2025 marked a stark contrast in crime trends, with violence and sexual offences surging by 128.6% (from 7 to 16 cases), a figure that is 6% above the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000. This spike, coupled with a 100% increase in robbery (from 0 to 1), suggests a shift in criminal activity that may be influenced by local dynamics. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 75% (from 4 to 1), and other theft fell by 50% (from 2 to 1), both of which are below their respective UK averages. The breakdown reveals a notable divergence: while property crimes remain sparse (only 4 total), violent offences dominate at 66.7% of all reported crimes. For residents, the most immediate concern is the sharp rise in violence, which, at 2.5 per 1,000, now exceeds the UK average for this category. These changes underscore the need for targeted local responses to address the growing prevalence of violent incidents.

February 2025 saw a 7.5% decrease in Great Wakering’s crime rate compared to January, dropping from 4.0 to 3.7 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the seasonal context of a winter lull, where reduced outdoor activity and pre-spring quietude may partly explain the trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 28-day month, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 272 residents. When scaled to the population of 6,529, this suggests that the likelihood of encountering a crime in February was relatively low compared to national averages. The drop in vehicle crime by 75% and other theft by 50% contrasts with the sharp rise in violence and sexual offences, highlighting a shift in crime patterns that warrants closer examination of local factors. These figures, while localised, offer residents a concrete sense of how their community’s safety profile compares to the broader UK context.