Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS5 · Essex
14
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SS9 · Southend-on-Sea
146
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Hockley has less crime — 14 vs 146 incidents in February 2026.
Southend-on-Sea recorded substantially more crime than Hockley in February 2026 — 146 incidents compared to 14, a 10.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hockley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3) and Shoplifting (2), while Southend-on-Sea has more Burglary (20) and Other theft (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hockley recorded fewer crimes than Southend-on-Sea — 14 vs 146 incidents. That is 90% 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 and Shoplifting while Southend-on-Sea had more Burglary and Other theft. Overall, Hockley recorded fewer total crimes (14 vs 146).