Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS8 · Essex
238
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SS5 · Essex
20
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hockley has less crime — 20 vs 238 incidents in April 2026.
Canvey Island recorded substantially more crime than Hockley in April 2026 — 238 incidents compared to 20, a 11.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Canvey Island sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (54) and Criminal damage & arson (29), while Hockley has more Shoplifting (5) and Vehicle crime (4). 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 April 2026 Police data, Hockley recorded fewer crimes than Canvey Island — 20 vs 238 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Hockley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Canvey Island saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Hockley had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Hockley recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 238).