Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS4 · Essex
52
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SS3 · Southend-on-Sea
104
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Rochford has less crime — 52 vs 104 incidents in February 2026.
Southend-on-Sea recorded notably higher crime than Rochford in February 2026 — 104 vs 52 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rochford sees higher rates of Public order (4), while Southend-on-Sea has more Burglary (11). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Rochford recorded fewer crimes than Southend-on-Sea — 52 vs 104 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Rochford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Rochford saw higher rates of Public order while Southend-on-Sea had more Burglary. Overall, Rochford recorded fewer total crimes (52 vs 104).