Total Crime Rate
15.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Kent Way area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Lodge , and the 55th 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 Kent Way (SS6 8UU) in the last 12 months was 15.4 per 1,000 residents and was 54.7% lower than the Lodge average (34.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Kent Way (SS6 8UU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Kennedy Close, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near The Spinneys (1 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Lodge| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Kenmar Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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