Crime Rates at Dapple Close, Rochford, SS4 3FH

Dapple Close area has the 6th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Hawkwell East , and the 30th highest crime rate of 261 local areas in Rochford .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Dapple Close (SS4 3FH) in the last 12 months was 106.9 per 1,000 residents and was 190.0% higher than the Hawkwell East average (36.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 29 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 30 (≈ 86.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 11.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Dapple Close (SS4 3FH), the main crime hotspot is near Vaughan Close. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.