Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS4 · Essex
52
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SS0 · Southend-on-Sea
486
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Rochford has less crime — 52 vs 486 incidents in February 2026.
Southend-on-Sea recorded substantially more crime than Rochford in February 2026 — 486 incidents compared to 52, a 9.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rochford sees higher rates of Other theft (4) and Public order (4), while Southend-on-Sea has more Shoplifting (96) and Anti-social behaviour (49). Rochford is below the national average while Southend-on-Sea is above, making Rochford the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Rochford recorded fewer crimes than Southend-on-Sea — 52 vs 486 incidents. That is 89% 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 Other theft and Public order while Southend-on-Sea had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Rochford recorded fewer total crimes (52 vs 486).