Total Crime Rate
54.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hall Park Avenue area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Chalkwell , and the 250th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hall Park Avenue (SS0 8NR) in the last 12 months was 54.4 per 1,000 residents and was 61.6% lower than the Chalkwell average (141.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 18.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hall Park Avenue (SS0 8NR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Crosby Road, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Kings Road (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Chalkwell| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Ridgeway | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Ridgeway Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Chalkwell Avenue | Under investigation |
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