Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS5 · Essex
14
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
RM16 · Thurrock
143
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Hockley has less crime — 14 vs 143 incidents in February 2026.
Thurrock recorded substantially more crime than Hockley in February 2026 — 143 incidents compared to 14, a 10.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hockley sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (2), while Thurrock has more Shoplifting (15). 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 Thurrock — 14 vs 143 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 Anti-social behaviour while Thurrock had more Shoplifting. Overall, Hockley recorded fewer total crimes (14 vs 143).