Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS4 · Essex
77
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SS3 · Southend-on-Sea
157
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Rochford has less crime — 77 vs 157 incidents in April 2026.
Southend-on-Sea recorded notably higher crime than Rochford in April 2026 — 157 vs 77 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rochford sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (6), while Southend-on-Sea has more Shoplifting (16). 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 Southend-on-Sea — 77 vs 157 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, Rochford saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Southend-on-Sea had more Shoplifting. Overall, Rochford recorded fewer total crimes (77 vs 157).