Rochford vs Wickford — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Rochford

SS4 · Essex

77

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences33
  • Anti-social behaviour17
  • Criminal damage & arson6

Wickford

SS12 · Essex

176

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences54
  • Anti-social behaviour43
  • Criminal damage & arson19

Rochford has less crime — 77 vs 176 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Wickford recorded notably higher crime than Rochford in April 2026 — 176 vs 77 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Wickford records significantly more (54 vs 33 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Rochford or Wickford safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Rochford recorded fewer crimes than Wickford — 77 vs 176 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Rochford is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Rochford and Wickford?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Rochford recorded 33 incidents of this type vs 54 in Wickford. Overall, Rochford had fewer total crimes (77 vs 176).

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