Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon vs Uttlesford South

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    15/100
    Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      13/100
      Uttlesford South Essex Police

      Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon vs Uttlesford South Results

      A
      15/100
      High Crime
      Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon
      Essex Police
      1,141 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.8% trend
      50% resolved
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      VS
      B
      13/100
      High Crime
      Uttlesford South
      Essex Police
      2,671 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.3% trend
      48.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon
      B Uttlesford South
      Safety Score
      15/100 High Crime
      13/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,141
      2,671
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,498
      3,154
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.8%
      ↓15.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      48.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon
      B Uttlesford South
      Violent Crime
      566 ↓14%
      784 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      91 ↓42%
      434 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      69 ↓36%
      363 ↓18%
      Vehicle Crime
      54 ↓38%
      185 ↓30%
      Burglary
      31 ↓51%
      69 ↓32%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      102 ↓31%
      218 ↑4%
      Drugs
      52 ↑13%
      106 ↓5%
      Public Order
      71 ↓41%
      153 ↓22%
      Robbery
      7 ↑0%
      12 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      37 ↑48%
      181 ↓20%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      58 ↑2%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓77%
      5 ↑25%
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↑24%
      61 ↓13%
      Other Crime
      37 ↓10%
      42 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      A Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon is the safer choice — scoring 15/100 vs 13/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon safer than Uttlesford South?

      Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,141 crimes in the last 12 months. Uttlesford South has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) with 2,671 crimes. Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon vs Uttlesford South?

      Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Uttlesford South shows -15.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon and Uttlesford South?

      In Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (566 incidents). In Uttlesford South, it is Violent Crime (784 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon and Uttlesford South?

      Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon recorded 91 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Uttlesford South recorded 434. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon vs Uttlesford South?

      Violent crime in Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon totalled 566 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 784 in Uttlesford South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon and Uttlesford South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon recorded 1,498 crimes (now 1,141, a change of -23.8%). Uttlesford South recorded 3,154 crimes previously (now 2,671, -15.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon and Uttlesford South?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon has a resolution rate of 50% and Uttlesford South has 48.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon and Uttlesford South?

      Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon falls within the Essex Police boundary. Uttlesford South is covered by Essex Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon and Uttlesford South?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon or Uttlesford South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon and Uttlesford South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.