Lowest-crime areas in Rochford
Of Rochford's 11 neighbourhoods, Hockley North & West recorded the lowest crime rate, 24 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, and Rochford Town & Canewdon the highest, 92 crimes per 1,000 residents. 11 of 11 are below the England and Wales rate of 97 crimes per 1,000 residents. Figures cover October 2025 to September 2026.
Rochford neighbourhoods by crime rate
| # | Neighbourhood | Crimes per 1,000 | Compared with England and Wales | Most common |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hockley North & Westaround SS5 5BW | 24 | Low | Violence and sexual offences |
| 2 | Ashingdonaround SS4 3LB | 29 | Low | Violence and sexual offences |
| 3 | Rayleigh North Eastaround SS6 8DD | 31 | Low | Violence and sexual offences |
| 4 | Rayleigh South Eastaround SS6 8SU | 34 | Low | Violence and sexual offences |
| 5 | Hockley South & Hawkwell Westaround SS5 4NP | 41 | Low | Violence and sexual offences |
| 6 | Hullbridgearound SS5 6JA | 44 | Low | Violence and sexual offences |
| 7 | Great Wakering & Foulnessaround SS3 0HD | 44 | Low | Violence and sexual offences |
| 8 | Rayleigh North Westaround SS6 9DL | 60 | Moderate | Violence and sexual offences |
| 9 | Rochford Outer & Hawkwell Eastaround SS4 1PY | 82 | Moderate | Violence and sexual offences |
| 10 | Rayleigh South Westaround SS6 8JA | 89 | High | Violence and sexual offences |
| 11 | Rochford Town & Canewdonaround SS4 1ED | 92 | High | Violence and sexual offences |
Source: data.police.uk, October 2025 to September 2026, and ONS population estimates. Rates are per 1,000 residents, so town and city centres, with many visitors and few residents, rank high.
Questions
Which area of Rochford has the lowest crime rate?
Hockley North & West had the lowest recorded crime rate in Rochford from October 2025 to September 2026: 24 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, against 97 crimes per 1,000 residents across England and Wales.
Which area of Rochford has the highest crime rate?
Rochford Town & Canewdon had the highest recorded crime rate in Rochford from October 2025 to September 2026: 92 crimes per 1,000 residents a year. Busy centres often rank high because rates are per resident, not per visitor.
How is the crime rate worked out?
Crimes reported to police and published on data.police.uk over the last 12 months, divided by each neighbourhood's population from ONS estimates. Neighbourhoods are the ONS areas of about 7,000 people that the House of Commons Library has named.