Rochford Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Rochford's crime rate in July 2024 stood at 4.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 46.4% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This significant gap underscores the area's generally safer profile compared to the national picture, though it is not without its challenges. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 43.5% of all reported incidents, followed by vehicle crime (9.1%) and other theft (8.4%). These figures suggest a mix of local dynamics influencing crime patterns, with violent crime rates remaining higher than the UK average for this category (2.9 per 1,000). Seasonal context plays a role in shaping these numbers: July, as a peak summer month, sees increased tourism, festivals, and outdoor events, which may contribute to higher instances of theft and anti-social behaviour. However, the overall crime rate remains remarkably low, with several categories—such as anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime—falling well below UK averages. This contrast may reflect Rochford's character as a mixed-use area with a combination of residential, commercial, and recreational spaces, where community engagement and environmental factors likely play a role in shaping crime trends. The data also highlights a potential seasonal shift in criminal activity, with property crimes generally lower than violent crimes, a pattern that may be influenced by the area's demographics and local infrastructure. While the overall crime rate is encouraging, the sharp rise in theft from the person and shoplifting suggests the need for continued monitoring and targeted interventions, particularly during peak tourist periods.

July 2024 saw a 100% increase in theft from the person, rising from 3 to 6 incidents. This sharp rise contrasts with a 38.5% decrease in criminal damage and arson, which fell from 52 to 32 cases. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark divergence from UK averages, with anti-social behaviour being 72% below the national rate and vehicle crime 13% below. These disparities suggest local factors, such as community policing efforts or environmental design, may contribute to Rochford's lower crime profile. Shoplifting increased by 57.1%, moving from 14 to 22 incidents, a trend that could reflect seasonal patterns tied to summer festivals and outdoor events. While property crimes remained relatively low, violent crimes accounted for 43.5% of all incidents, a proportion significantly higher than the UK average for this category. This highlights a need for targeted interventions in addressing violence and sexual offences, which remain the most prevalent crime type in the area.

Rochford's crime rate in July 2024 rose by 3.4% compared to June, moving from 4.4 to 4.5 per 1,000 residents. This slight increase occurs against a backdrop of generally low crime levels, with the area still 46.4% below the UK average. On a daily basis, 13 crimes were reported in July, a figure that translates to roughly one crime for every 221 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure provides context for residents, showing that while crime is present, its frequency is significantly lower than the national average. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Rochford remains a relatively safe area, with the majority of crime categories falling well below UK rates. This includes anti-social behaviour, which is 72% below the national average, and vehicle crime, which is 13% below. These figures highlight a consistent trend of lower-than-average crime rates, even as the area experiences minor fluctuations month-to-month.