Crime Rate in Hawkwell West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hawkwell West

The total recorded crimes in Hawkwell West, Rochford, UK in July 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hawkwell West crime rate of 2.78 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 West, encompassing approximately 5,404 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hawkwell West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spruce Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Hockley Rise with total crimes: 2

How safe is Hawkwell West?

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

  • Relative to Rochford:

    • In 2024, Hawkwell West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rochford average, with 217 crimes compared to 380.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hawkwell West recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 12 other areas in the Rochford.

    • In 2023, Hawkwell West had fewer crimes than the Rochford average, with 239 crimes compared to 378. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hawkwell West recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 12 other areas in the Rochford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hawkwell West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hawkwell West has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 2.78 ranking 12th out of 12 in the Rochford, UK

In 2024, the total Hawkwell West crimes were 217. The crime rate of Hawkwell West in 2024 was 40.15 (year) or 3.35 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Rochford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hawkwell West were around 239 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.22 (year) or 3.69 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Rochford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hawkwell West)CrimesRank (Hawkwell West)CrimesRank (Hawkwell West)
Wheatley53 2595 3648 1
Roche North and Rural44 4653 1638 2
Foulness and The Wakerings61 1431 5410 5
Roche South31 5630 2614 3
Downhall and Rawreth52 3491 4459 4
Sweyne Park and Grange30 6357 6368 6
Hullbridge23 8296 7322 7
Hockley29 7262 10281 8
Hawkwell East16 11279 8230 12
Trinity12 13238 11255 9
Lodge19 10265 9243 10
Hockley and Ashingdon21 9226 12208 13

Hawkwell West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20253
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202511
May 20255
April 202511
March 20255
February 20257
January 20259
December 20244
November 20246
October 202411
September 202411
August 202413

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Hawkwell West in July 2025

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

1. Spruce Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Hockley Rise (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Princess Gardens (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Lincoln Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Fir Tree Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. St Clements Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Moorcroft (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Heycroft Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Sudbury Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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