Total Crime Rate
20.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hillway area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Chalkwell , and the 95th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hillway (SS0 8QA) in the last 12 months was 20.1 per 1,000 residents and was 85.8% 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 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -37.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hillway (SS0 8QA), the main crime hotspot is near Kent View Avenue. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
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 | Criminal damage and arson | Park Side | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Kent View Avenue | — |
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