Crime in Hockley and Hawkwell: statistics, rates and trends
512 crimes were recorded in Hockley and Hawkwell in the 12 months to August 2026, 32.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Hockley and Hawkwell
- Questions about crime in Hockley and Hawkwell
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (199), anti-social behaviour (93) and criminal damage and arson (48) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,364th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Hockley and Hawkwell | Rochford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 512 | 4,605 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 32.1 | 51.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 15,967 | 89,815 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hockley and Hawkwell peaked in the year to August 2021 (790 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (485). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 512 | 32.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 485 | 30.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 551 | 34.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 533 | 33.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 638 | 40.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 790 | 49.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 768 | 48.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 761 | 47.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 557 | 34.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 57 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (74% below) and public order (73% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 28 to 48 and anti-social behaviour rose from 55 to 93, while public order fell from 54 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 199 | 12.5 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 93 | 5.8 | 15.4 | +69% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 3.0 | 6.7 | +71% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 2.3 | 5.0 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 2.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 31 | 1.9 | 6.4 | +15% |
| Public order | 29 | 1.8 | 6.7 | -46% |
| Burglary | 13 | 0.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Hockley and Hawkwell; the highest is Southend-on-Sea (114.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Ashingdon (24.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hockley and Hawkwell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashingdon | 160 | 24.9 | -22% |
| Rochford | 1,226 | 85.7 | +167% |
| Hullbridge | 253 | 46.5 | +45% |
| Rayleigh | 1,822 | 54.6 | +70% |
| South Woodham Ferrers | 804 | 50.7 | +58% |
| Southend-on-Sea | 21,255 | 114.7 | +258% |
| Thundersley and South Benfleet | 2,391 | 49.0 | +53% |
| Wickford | 1,897 | 67.7 | +111% |
Of the 3 areas within Hockley and Hawkwell, Hockley had the highest crime rate (39.7 per 1,000) and Hockley and Ashingdon the lowest (22.7).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hockley | Neighbourhood | 5,812 | 231 | 39.7 |
| Hawkwell West | Neighbourhood | 6,344 | 228 | 35.9 |
| Hockley and Ashingdon | Neighbourhood | 7,394 | 168 | 22.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Hockley and Hawkwell over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (54).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 54 |
| On or near Parking Area | 43 |
| On or near Spa Road | 23 |
| On or near Pond Chase | 17 |
| On or near Bramerton Road | 13 |
| On or near Station Road | 11 |
| On or near Bull Lane | 10 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 10 |
| On or near Blackthorn Road | 9 |
| On or near Sudbury Close | 9 |
Of the 419 crimes in Hockley and Hawkwell with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 93 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 162 | 38.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 157 | 37.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 34 | 8.1% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 9 | 2.1% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Hockley and Hawkwell has an estimated population of 15,967 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.4%, against 17.1%), less private renting (8.5%, against 20.3%) and fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hockley and Hawkwell average decile 9.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hockley and Hawkwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 87.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hockley and Hawkwell a safe place to live?
Hockley and Hawkwell recorded 32.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,364th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hockley and Hawkwell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 199 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (93).
Is crime in Hockley and Hawkwell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hockley and Hawkwell was up 6% on the year before: 512 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 485 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hockley and Hawkwell?
About 15,967 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hockley and Hawkwell?
Hockley and Hawkwell is policed by Essex.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.