Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS6 · Essex
158
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
SS4 · Essex
77
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Rochford has less crime — 77 vs 158 incidents in April 2026.
Rayleigh recorded notably higher crime than Rochford in April 2026 — 158 vs 77 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rayleigh sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17), while Rochford has more Criminal damage & arson (6). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Rochford recorded fewer crimes than Rayleigh — 77 vs 158 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Rochford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Rayleigh saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Rochford had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Rochford recorded fewer total crimes (77 vs 158).