Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon vs Wickford

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
      7/100
      Wickford Essex Police

      Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon vs Wickford 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
      7/100
      High Crime
      Wickford
      Essex Police
      2,140 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.6% trend
      33% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon
      B Wickford
      Safety Score
      15/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,141
      2,140
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,498
      2,046
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.8%
      ↑4.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      33%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon
      B Wickford
      Violent Crime
      566 ↓14%
      709 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      91 ↓42%
      483 ↑80%
      Other Theft
      69 ↓36%
      100 ↓19%
      Vehicle Crime
      54 ↓38%
      131 ↓32%
      Burglary
      31 ↓51%
      66 ↓42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      102 ↓31%
      248 ↑22%
      Drugs
      52 ↑13%
      56 ↓11%
      Public Order
      71 ↓41%
      115 ↓7%
      Robbery
      7 ↑0%
      13 ↑44%
      Shoplifting
      37 ↑48%
      132 ↓31%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      7 ↓36%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓77%
      13 ↑333%
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↑24%
      22 ↑38%
      Other Crime
      37 ↓10%
      45 ↓15%
      Overall Verdict
      A Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon is the safer choice — scoring 15/100 vs 7/100 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 Wickford?

      Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,141 crimes in the last 12 months. Wickford has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 2,140 crimes. Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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. Wickford shows +4.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (566 incidents). In Wickford, it is Violent Crime (709 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon recorded 91 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wickford recorded 483. 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 Wickford?

      Violent crime in Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon totalled 566 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 709 in Wickford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon and Wickford 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%). Wickford recorded 2,046 crimes previously (now 2,140, +4.6%).

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

      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 Wickford has 33%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

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

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

      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 Wickford on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon and Wickford. 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.