Crime in Hockley and Hawkwell: statistics, rates and trends
504 crimes were recorded in Hockley and Hawkwell in the 12 months to July 2026, 31.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hockley and Hawkwell at a glance
- Crime trends in Hockley and Hawkwell
- Types of crime in Hockley and Hawkwell
- Hockley and Hawkwell compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Hockley and Hawkwell
- Streets with the most crime in Hockley and Hawkwell
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hockley and Hawkwell
- Population and deprivation in Hockley and Hawkwell
- Questions about crime in Hockley and Hawkwell
- About this data
504 crimes were recorded in Hockley and Hawkwell in the 12 months to July 2026, 31.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 201 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Hockley and Hawkwell has the 1,386th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hockley and Hawkwell | Rochford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 504 | 4,561 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 31.6 | 50.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 15,967 | 89,815 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hockley and Hawkwell was highest in the year to July 2021 (796 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (483). Over the whole period it fell 10%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 504 | 31.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 483 | 30.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 539 | 33.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 566 | 35.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 628 | 39.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 796 | 49.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 792 | 49.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 729 | 45.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 561 | 35.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 54 |
| June 2026 | 46 |
| May 2026 | 60 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 37 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| January 2026 | 37 |
| December 2025 | 49 |
| November 2025 | 49 |
| October 2025 | 37 |
| September 2025 | 33 |
| August 2025 | 49 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hockley and Hawkwell over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+68%) and other theft (+48%). The largest falls were in public order (-51%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 201 | 12.6 | 0.37 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 78 | 4.9 | 0.32 | +24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 2.9 | 0.43 | +68% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 2.4 | 0.29 | +100% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 2.3 | 0.46 | -8% |
| Other theft | 34 | 2.1 | 0.33 | +48% |
| Public order | 25 | 1.6 | 0.24 | -51% |
| Burglary | 12 | 0.8 | 0.21 | -29% |
| Other crime | 12 | 0.8 | 0.36 | -14% |
| Drugs | 10 | 0.6 | 0.19 | +25% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.4 | 0.28 | +20% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 0.26 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Hockley and Hawkwell
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hockley and Hawkwell recorded 201 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 39.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hockley and Hawkwell
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hockley and Hawkwell recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 15.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hockley and Hawkwell
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hockley and Hawkwell recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 68% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hockley and Hawkwell
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hockley and Hawkwell recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hockley and Hawkwell
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hockley and Hawkwell recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hockley and Hawkwell
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hockley and Hawkwell recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hockley and Hawkwell
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hockley and Hawkwell recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hockley and Hawkwell
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hockley and Hawkwell recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hockley and Hawkwell
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hockley and Hawkwell recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hockley and Hawkwell
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hockley and Hawkwell recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hockley and Hawkwell
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hockley and Hawkwell recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hockley and Hawkwell
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hockley and Hawkwell recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hockley and Hawkwell
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hockley and Hawkwell recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Hockley and Hawkwell, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hockley and Hawkwell.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hockley and Hawkwell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashingdon | 171 | 26.7 | -16% |
| Rochford | 1,203 | 84.1 | +166% |
| Hullbridge | 238 | 43.7 | +39% |
| Rayleigh | 1,811 | 54.3 | +72% |
| South Woodham Ferrers | 785 | 49.5 | +57% |
| Southend-on-Sea | 20,967 | 113.2 | +259% |
| Thundersley and South Benfleet | 2,375 | 48.7 | +54% |
| Wickford | 1,856 | 66.3 | +110% |
3 areas within Hockley and Hawkwell, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Hockley had the highest rate (38.9 per 1,000) and Hockley and Ashingdon the lowest (23.1). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hockley | Neighbourhood | 5,812 | 226 | 38.9 |
| Hawkwell West | Neighbourhood | 6,344 | 227 | 35.8 |
| Hockley and Ashingdon | Neighbourhood | 7,394 | 171 | 23.1 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Hockley and Hawkwell over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 58 |
| On or near Parking Area | 37 |
| On or near Spa Road | 21 |
| On or near Pond Chase | 15 |
| On or near Greensward Lane | 14 |
| On or near Station Road | 14 |
| On or near Bramerton Road | 13 |
| On or near Bull Lane | 9 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 9 |
| On or near Sudbury Close | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hockley and Hawkwell over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 159 | 31.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 149 | 29.6% |
| Not recorded | 78 | 15.5% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 7.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 3.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 2.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 2.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Hockley and Hawkwell has an estimated population of 15,967. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hockley and Hawkwell sits in decile 9.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hockley and Hawkwell |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 87.1% |
| Social rented homes | 4.4% |
| Private rented homes | 8.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.4 |
Is Hockley and Hawkwell a safe place to live?
Hockley and Hawkwell recorded 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Hockley and Hawkwell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 201 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (78).
Is crime in Hockley and Hawkwell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hockley and Hawkwell was up 4% on the year before: 504 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 483 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hockley and Hawkwell?
Hockley and Hawkwell is policed by Essex. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Hockley and Hawkwell. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.