Crime Rate in Hawkwell East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hawkwell East

The total recorded crimes in Hawkwell East, Rochford, UK in May 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hawkwell East crime rate of 0.81 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Hawkwell East, encompassing approximately 15,993 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Hawkwell East Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Parklands with total crimes: 2

How safe is Hawkwell East?

To understand the safety of Hawkwell East, we need to analyze Hawkwell East crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Rochford:

    • In 2024, Hawkwell East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rochford average, with 279 crimes compared to 380.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hawkwell East recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 12 other areas in the Rochford.

    • In 2023, Hawkwell East had fewer crimes than the Rochford average, with 230 crimes compared to 378. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hawkwell East recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 12 other areas in the Rochford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Rochford, Hawkwell East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Hawkwell East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hawkwell East has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 0.81 ranking 11th out of 12 in the Rochford, UK

In 2024, the total Hawkwell East crimes were 279. The crime rate of Hawkwell East in 2024 was 17.44 (year) or 1.45 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Rochford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hawkwell East were around 230 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.38 (year) or 1.20 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Rochford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hawkwell East)CrimesRank (Hawkwell East)CrimesRank (Hawkwell East)
Wheatley32 4595 3648 1
Roche North and Rural55 1653 1638 2
Roche South43 2630 2614 3
Downhall and Rawreth37 3491 4459 4
Foulness and The Wakerings31 6431 5410 5
Sweyne Park and Grange31 5357 6368 6
Hullbridge18 8296 7322 7
Hockley24 7262 10281 8
Trinity13 12238 11255 9
Lodge12 13265 9243 10
Hockley and Ashingdon17 9226 12208 13
Hawkwell West14 10217 13239 11

Hawkwell East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20257
January 20257
December 20245
November 202415
October 20247
September 20246
August 20247
July 202412
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 202416
May 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
July 20242

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Hawkwell East in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hawkwell East postcode area is presented below.

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parklands (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Eastbury Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Holt Farm Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lesney Gardens (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
7. Ashingdon Heights (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. York Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Clifton Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Roche Avenue (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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