Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS5 · Essex
26
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
RM2 · Greater London
253
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Hockley has less crime — 26 vs 253 incidents in March 2026.
Romford recorded substantially more crime than Hockley in March 2026 — 253 incidents compared to 26, a 9.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hockley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (4), while Romford has more Shoplifting (23). Hockley is below the national average while Romford is above, making Hockley the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Hockley recorded fewer crimes than Romford — 26 vs 253 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Hockley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Hockley saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Romford had more Shoplifting. Overall, Hockley recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 253).