Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM9 · Greater London
508
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SS5 · Essex
20
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hockley has less crime — 20 vs 508 incidents in April 2026.
Barking recorded substantially more crime than Hockley in April 2026 — 508 incidents compared to 20, a 25.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barking sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (94), while Hockley has more Shoplifting (5). Barking sits above the national average for recorded crime while Hockley is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hockley recorded fewer crimes than Barking — 20 vs 508 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Hockley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barking saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Hockley had more Shoplifting. Overall, Hockley recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 508).