Total Crime Rate
47.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Garners area has the 21st highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Hawkwell East , and the 88th highest 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 The Garners (SS4 1DR) in the last 12 months was 47.6 per 1,000 residents and was 20.6% higher 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 450.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 43.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 450.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Garners (SS4 1DR), the main crime hotspot is near Old Ship Lane. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 11 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Brayers Mews | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Greenways | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Roche Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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