Total Crime Rate
25.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bristol Close area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Downhall and Rawreth , and the 103rd 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 Bristol Close (SS6 9RZ) in the last 12 months was 25.1 per 1,000 residents and was 62.2% lower than the Downhall and Rawreth average (66.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 9.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bristol Close (SS6 9RZ), the main crime hotspot is near Salisbury Close. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 21 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Canterbury Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Truro Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kelso Close | Under investigation |
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