Total Crime Rate
36.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woodlands Avenue area has the 20th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Lodge , and the 119th highest crime rate of 264 local areas in Rochford .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Woodlands Avenue (SS6 7RD) in the last 12 months was 36.3 per 1,000 residents and was 6.5% higher than the Lodge average (34.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 15.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -45.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woodlands Avenue (SS6 7RD), the main crime hotspot is near Hardwick Close. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Lodge| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Hardwick Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Sirdar Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Randway | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Randway | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hardwick Close | Local resolution |
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