Crap Towns / Rayleigh / Reported problems
What gets reported on FixMyStreet in Rayleigh?
In the year to 29 October 2026, 19 problems in Rayleigh were reported on FixMyStreet: 5.9 per 10,000 people, 71% lower than the typical town's 20.4. Top of the list: potholes and bad road surfaces, with 6 reports (1.9 per 10,000 people, 44% lower than the typical town's 3.4).
| Problem | Reports | Per 10,000 | Typical town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potholes and road surface | 6 | 1.9 | 3.4 |
| Fly-tipping | 1 | 0.3 | 1.1 |
| Litter and bins | 1 | 0.3 | 0.9 |
| Dog fouling | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Graffiti and fly-posting | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Street lights | 0 | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Abandoned vehicles | 3 | 0.9 | 0.9 |
| Everything else | 8 | 2.5 | 10.6 |
| Town | Distance | Reports per 10,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Southend-on-Sea | 8.1 km | 24.3 |
| Runwell | 6.2 km | 12.4 |
| Thundersley and South Benfleet | 3.7 km | 11.4 |
| Canvey Island | 8.1 km | 9.7 |
| Rochford | 7.4 km | 8.7 |
| Wickford | 5.8 km | 7.6 |
| Hullbridge | 3.5 km | 7.0 |
| Rayleigh | – | 5.9 |
| Hockley and Hawkwell | 4.3 km | 4.5 |
| South Woodham Ferrers | 5.8 km | 3.1 |
| Ashingdon | 6.6 km | 3.1 |
| The typical town | – | 20.4 |