Great Wakering Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Great Wakering’s crime profile in May 2025 was defined by a sharp rise in anti-social behaviour and a continuation of its overall safety profile. The area recorded 26 crimes at a rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 50.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, accounting for 73.1% of all crimes, though their rate (2.9 per 1,000) was just 2% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, while a smaller share of total crimes (11.5%), saw a dramatic 200% month-on-month increase, suggesting a potential link to seasonal factors such as longer evenings and the Bank Holiday effect. This aligns with broader patterns in built-up areas where social activity peaks during warmer months. The low rates of criminal damage (0.2 per 1,000) and public order offences (0.2 per 1,000)—both 66-67% below UK averages—further reinforce the area’s relative safety. Seasonal context, including increased outdoor drinking and socialising, likely contributed to the rise in anti-social behaviour, though the overall crime rate remains firmly below national benchmarks. This suggests that while specific incidents may fluctuate, the area’s broader safety framework continues to hold, possibly supported by its smaller population and community-focused policing strategies.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift occurred in anti-social behaviour, which more than doubled from one to three incidents—a 200% increase. This surge, combined with a 100% rise in drug-related crimes (from zero to two), highlights a significant shift in the crime profile. Violence and sexual offences also rose by 46.2%, though they remain 2% above the UK average at 2.9 per 1,000. In contrast, public order offences fell by two-thirds, aligning with broader UK trends in this category. These fluctuations suggest a combination of local factors and seasonal patterns, such as extended evenings and bank holidays, which may have influenced social interactions and associated incidents. For residents, the 200% spike in anti-social behaviour offers a concrete example of how small changes in crime type can signal broader shifts in community dynamics.

Great Wakering’s crime rate rose 13.1% from 3.5 to 4.0 per 1,000 residents in May 2025, marking a slight upward trend after a period of relative stability. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 6,529 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 251 residents—a ratio that underscores the area’s overall safety compared to larger urban centres. This monthly exposure metric, while not directly comparable to UK-wide figures, provides a tangible sense of risk for local residents. The population context further highlights how even modest increases in crime can be amplified in smaller communities, where incidents are more visible and impactful. This contrast with UK averages, where crime rates are nearly double, reinforces the area’s position as a safe built-up area within Rochford.