Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS16 · Essex
230
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SS5 · Essex
14
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hockley has less crime — 14 vs 230 incidents in February 2026.
Basildon recorded substantially more crime than Hockley in February 2026 — 230 incidents compared to 14, a 16.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basildon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (19), while Hockley has more Criminal damage & arson (3). Basildon 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 February 2026 Police data, Hockley recorded fewer crimes than Basildon — 14 vs 230 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Hockley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Basildon saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hockley had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hockley recorded fewer total crimes (14 vs 230).