Total Crime Rate
17.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Crouch Avenue area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Hullbridge , and the 63rd 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 Crouch Avenue (SS5 6HW) in the last 12 months was 17.1 per 1,000 residents and was 56.7% lower than the Hullbridge average (39.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Crouch Avenue (SS5 6HW), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Hilltop Avenue, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near High Elms Road (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Hullbridge| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Cherrydene Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hillcrest Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cherrydene Close | — |
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