Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS5 · Essex
20
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SS6 · Essex
158
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Hockley has less crime — 20 vs 158 incidents in April 2026.
Rayleigh recorded substantially more crime than Hockley in April 2026 — 158 incidents compared to 20, a 7.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hockley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (4), while Rayleigh has more Anti-social behaviour (19). 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 Rayleigh — 20 vs 158 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Hockley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hockley saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Rayleigh had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hockley recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 158).