Rochford Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Rochford's November 2024 crime profile reveals a marked dominance of violent crime over property-related incidents, a trend that may be influenced by seasonal factors and the area's unique characteristics. With a crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents, Rochford remains significantly below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, a gap of 44.7%. This discrepancy is particularly evident in violent crime categories, where violence and sexual offences accounted for 45.7% of all reported incidents—nearly double the share of property crimes, which stood at 29.4%. The seasonal context of November, with its dark evenings and events like Bonfire Night, may contribute to this imbalance, as such conditions often correlate with increased opportunities for violent encounters. However, the area's performance in property crime categories is also notable, with shoplifting incidents dropping by 53.8% compared to October. This decline could be linked to the timing of Black Friday shopping, which typically sees a surge in retail crime, yet in Rochford, the reduction suggests either effective policing or a shift in criminal activity. The UK average for violent crime stands at 2.6 per 1,000, a rate that Rochford's 1.9 per 1,000 is 26% below, highlighting the area's relative success in mitigating violent crime. This achievement may be attributed to a combination of community engagement efforts and the presence of local initiatives aimed at de-escalating conflicts. Meanwhile, property crimes such as vehicle theft and burglary remain well below UK averages, with vehicle crime at 0.3 per 1,000 (32% below the UK rate) and burglary at 0.2 per 1,000 (35% below). These figures, though modest, indicate that Rochford's property crime prevention strategies are functioning effectively, due to the area's lower population density and the presence of well-maintained infrastructure that deters opportunistic theft. The overall picture suggests a community that, while not immune to crime, has developed mechanisms to keep violent and property-related incidents at manageable levels, even during months with heightened seasonal activity.

November 2024 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with violent crimes accounting for 45.7% of all incidents compared to 29.4% for property crimes. This imbalance suggests a shift in criminal activity that may be influenced by seasonal factors such as darker evenings and the timing of events like Bonfire Night. The possession of weapons surged by 266.7%, jumping from 3 to 11 incidents, a figure that is 67% above the UK average for this category. This increase, though relatively small in absolute terms, raises questions about local enforcement and community safety initiatives. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 53.8%, from 13 to 6 incidents, a decline that may be linked to the timing of Black Friday sales, which typically see a spike in retail crime. The overall violent crime rate in Rochford remains 26% below the UK average, a consistent trend that likely reflects the area's lower population density and the presence of community-focused policing strategies.

Rochford's crime rate in November 2024 rose slightly to 4.2 per 1,000 residents, a 7.9% increase from the previous month's 3.9 per 1,000. This places the area within a familiar range, though the upward trend contrasts with the broader UK context, where Rochford remains 44.7% below the national average. On a daily basis, the local authority recorded approximately 13 crimes per day in November, a figure that, while modest, reflects the consistent rhythm of incidents in a community of 89,815 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 236 residents, a monthly exposure rate that suggests a relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. This statistic, when contextualised against Rochford's population size, underscores the area's generally safer profile, even as small fluctuations in crime rates occur seasonally. The shift from October to November aligns with typical patterns seen in areas with a mix of urban and suburban characteristics, where transient events like Bonfire Night may briefly elevate certain types of crime before returning to baseline levels.