Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS5 · Essex
20
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
RM14 · Greater London
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hockley has less crime — 20 vs 81 incidents in April 2026.
Romford recorded substantially more crime than Hockley in April 2026 — 81 incidents compared to 20, a 4.0x difference. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hockley recorded fewer crimes than Romford — 20 vs 81 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Hockley is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Hockley's top crime category was Shoplifting (5 incidents) while Romford's was Violence & sexual offences (22 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.