Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon vs Wakering

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
      49/100
      Wakering Essex Police

      Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon vs Wakering 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
      49/100
      Average
      Wakering
      Essex Police
      354 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.6% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon
      B Wakering
      Safety Score
      15/100 High Crime
      49/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,141
      354
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,498
      405
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.8%
      ↓12.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon
      B Wakering
      Violent Crime
      566 ↓14%
      189 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      91 ↓42%
      31 ↑48%
      Other Theft
      69 ↓36%
      19 ↓30%
      Vehicle Crime
      54 ↓38%
      14 ↓50%
      Burglary
      31 ↓51%
      5 ↓55%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      102 ↓31%
      29 ↓33%
      Drugs
      52 ↑13%
      17 ↑21%
      Public Order
      71 ↓41%
      32 ↓6%
      Robbery
      7 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      37 ↑48%
      2 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓77%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↑24%
      4 ↓20%
      Other Crime
      37 ↓10%
      10 ↑25%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon safer than Wakering?

      Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,141 crimes in the last 12 months. Wakering has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) with 354 crimes. Wakering scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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. Wakering shows -12.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (566 incidents). In Wakering, it is Violent Crime (189 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon recorded 91 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wakering recorded 31. 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 Wakering?

      Violent crime in Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon totalled 566 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 189 in Wakering. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon and Wakering 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%). Wakering recorded 405 crimes previously (now 354, -12.6%).

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

      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 Wakering has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon and Wakering?

      Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon falls within the Essex Police boundary. Wakering 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 Wakering?

      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 Wakering on a crime map?

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

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