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Burglary Rates in Wheatley

Rochford, East of England, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Wheatley recorded 27 burglaries in the last 12 months. Even around the UK mid-range, a visible, professionally installed alarm makes your home a harder target.

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Burglaries (12 months)

27

3.25 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

719

86.5 per 1,000 residents

4% below the UK average21% above the East of England regional average

How does Wheatley rank?

Within Rochford

1 of 13 neighbourhoods

Safest neighbourhood in the borough

UK-wide safety percentile

62th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

2
3
4
2
1
4
2
4
1
2
2
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
309
43%
Other Crime
126
18%
Shoplifting
106
15%
Anti-social Behaviour
72
10%
Drug Offences
45
6%
Burglary
27
4%
Vehicle Crime
25
3%
Robbery
6
1%
Theft from Person
3
0%

Property mix in Wheatley

Source: Census 2021 · 3,571 households

Detached 30%Semi-detached 47%Terraced 3%Flats 19%

The most common property type in Wheatley is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Wheatley homeowners

Most homes in Wheatley are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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