Rayleigh Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 32,250, 158 crimes in June 2025 equate to roughly 5 crimes reported every day in Rayleigh—a built-up area within Rochford. At 4.9 crimes per 1,000 residents, this rate is 39.5% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, reflecting a safer environment compared to national trends. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 43% of all reported incidents (68 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (12.7%, 20 cases) and shoplifting (10.1%, 16 cases). This mix suggests a focus on interpersonal conflicts and minor disorder, which may partly explain the lower property crime rate compared to the UK average. June, as the start of summer, aligns with seasonal patterns where tourism begins in nearby coastal areas, though Rayleigh itself is not a major tourist destination. The low burglary rate (6.3% of total crimes) contrasts with the UK average, possibly due to the area’s character as a largely rural-adjacent built-up zone with fewer high-density commercial hubs. However, the proportion of violent crimes (43%) exceeds the UK average for this category (27% of total crimes), indicating a localised concentration of interpersonal incidents that warrants further contextual analysis.

June 2025 saw sharp increases in anti-social behaviour (+150%, 8→20), burglary (+150%, 4→10), and shoplifting (+128.6%, 7→16), while criminal damage and arson fell by 60% (15→6). These shifts highlight a mixed picture: commercial areas may have experienced heightened anti-social behaviour linked to warmer evenings, while shoplifting spikes could reflect increased foot traffic during early summer. Violence and sexual offences (2.1 per 1,000) were 27% below the UK average, and anti-social behaviour (0.6 per 1,000) was 58% below the UK rate. However, burglary (0.3 per 1,000) was 7% above the UK average, suggesting vulnerabilities in residential security that may warrant targeted interventions. The 100% reduction in bicycle theft (2→1) and robbery (1→0) indicates potential success in local prevention efforts. Residents may find the 43% share of violent crimes informative for understanding local safety priorities.

Rayleigh’s crime rate in June 2025 (4.9 per 1,000) represents a 29.6% increase from May’s 3.8 per 1,000, though it remains well below the UK average. Daily, this translates to approximately 5 crimes reported each day—roughly equivalent to one in every 204 residents over the course of the month. For context, a resident in Rayleigh faces a 1-in-204 chance of being directly involved in a reported crime during June, compared to the UK’s higher exposure rates. This lower risk profile may be attributed to Rayleigh’s built-up area status within Rochford, which likely includes more controlled environments than sprawling urban centres. The population-scaled perspective shows that even with the 29.6% monthly rise, Rayleigh’s overall crime rate remains 39.5% below the UK average, illustrating a consistent trend of lower-than-national crime levels. While the increase in anti-social behaviour and burglary raises questions about local factors, the area’s broader safety record suggests that these spikes may be temporary or isolated to specific locations rather than indicative of systemic issues.