Total Crime Rate
86.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wimarc Crescent area has the 8th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Downhall and Rawreth , and the 41st highest crime rate of 264 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 Wimarc Crescent (SS6 9DA) in the last 12 months was 86.2 per 1,000 residents and was 30.2% higher than the Downhall and Rawreth average (66.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 54.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -9.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -9.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wimarc Crescent (SS6 9DA), the main crime hotspot is near London Road. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Downhall and Rawreth| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | London Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | London Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | London Road | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Sir Walter Raleigh Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | London Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Arundel Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | London Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | London Road | Under investigation |
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