Total Crime Rate
30.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Devon Gardens area has the 27th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Hawkwell East , and the 126th lowest crime rate of 264 local areas in Rochford .
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 Devon Gardens (SS4 3AJ) in the last 12 months was 30.5 per 1,000 residents and was 22.8% 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 24.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -38.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 48.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Devon Gardens (SS4 3AJ), the main crime hotspot is near Cambridge Gardens. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 7 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 | Other crime | Avon Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Braxted Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Reynolds Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Avon Close | — |
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