Total Crime Rate
15.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025West Cottages area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Roche North and Rural , and the 51st lowest crime rate of 264 local areas in Rochford .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around West Cottages (SS4 3QE) in the last 12 months was 15.2 per 1,000 residents and was 73.8% lower than the Roche North and Rural average (57.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
In the area around West Cottages (SS4 3QE), the main crime hotspot is near Canute Close. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Roche North and Rural| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Paddocks Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Canewdon Hall Close | Under investigation |
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