Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS4 · Essex
52
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SS9 · Southend-on-Sea
146
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Rochford has less crime — 52 vs 146 incidents in February 2026.
Southend-on-Sea recorded substantially more crime than Rochford in February 2026 — 146 incidents compared to 52, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rochford sees higher rates of Public order (4), while Southend-on-Sea has more Burglary (20). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Rochford recorded fewer crimes than Southend-on-Sea — 52 vs 146 incidents. That is 64% 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 146).