Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS8 · Essex
200
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SS5 · Essex
14
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hockley has less crime — 14 vs 200 incidents in February 2026.
Canvey Island recorded substantially more crime than Hockley in February 2026 — 200 incidents compared to 14, a 14.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Canvey Island sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (41) and Public order (16), while Hockley has more Criminal damage & arson (3) and Shoplifting (2). Canvey Island 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 Canvey Island — 14 vs 200 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Hockley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Canvey Island saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Hockley had more Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting. Overall, Hockley recorded fewer total crimes (14 vs 200).