Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS5 · Essex
14
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SS6 · Essex
100
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hockley has less crime — 14 vs 100 incidents in February 2026.
Rayleigh recorded substantially more crime than Hockley in February 2026 — 100 incidents compared to 14, a 7.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hockley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), while Rayleigh has more Drugs (11). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hockley recorded fewer crimes than Rayleigh — 14 vs 100 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Hockley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hockley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Rayleigh had more Drugs. Overall, Hockley recorded fewer total crimes (14 vs 100).