Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS17 · Thurrock
130
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
SS5 · Essex
20
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hockley has less crime — 20 vs 130 incidents in April 2026.
Corringham recorded substantially more crime than Hockley in April 2026 — 130 incidents compared to 20, a 6.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Corringham sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (18), while Hockley has more Vehicle crime (4). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hockley recorded fewer crimes than Corringham — 20 vs 130 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Hockley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Corringham saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Hockley had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Hockley recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 130).