Total Crime Rate
22.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025East Street area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Hawkwell East , and the 86th lowest crime rate of 264 local areas in Rochford .
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 East Street (SS4 1DF) in the last 12 months was 22.6 per 1,000 residents and was 42.7% lower than the Hawkwell East average (39.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -71.4% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -71.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around East Street (SS4 1DF), the main crime hotspot is near St Mark'S Field. Police recorded 29 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hawkwell East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Locks Hill | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Roche Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brayers Mews | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Greenways | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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