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Crime in Hawkwell

Hawkwell had 243 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 37.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 6 Rochford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 38% below the middle Rochford area. Crime was down 4% on the three months before.

SS5, Rochford · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Hawkwell

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37.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 6Rochford rank1st is the highest rate
-4%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common93 in 3 months

Month by month

83 Mar 75 Apr 96 May 75 Jun 87 Jul 81 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Hawkwell. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence9338%
anti-social behaviour6326%
criminal damage229%
public order177%
theft125%
vehicle crime125%
shoplifting104%
burglary83%

Hawkwell against Rochford

TypeHawkwell per 1,000Middle Rochford areaChange
Violence14.227.8▼ 13%
Burglary1.21.4–
Vehicle crime1.83.4▼ 37%
Anti-social behaviour9.611▲ 75%
Theft and robbery25.2▼ 38%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Rochford103.3▲ 6%
Eastwood82.8▲ 26%
Rayleigh60.1▼ 2%
Hullbridge52.9▲ 21%
Hawkwell37.1▼ 4%
Hockley36.7▲ 16%
See every Rochford area ranked on the crime in Rochford page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Hawkwell a safe area?

Hawkwell had about 37.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 6 Rochford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Hawkwell?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (93), followed by anti-social behaviour (63) and criminal damage (22).