Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS5 · Essex
20
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
RM18 · Thurrock
244
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hockley has less crime — 20 vs 244 incidents in April 2026.
Thurrock recorded substantially more crime than Hockley in April 2026 — 244 incidents compared to 20, a 12.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hockley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5) and Vehicle crime (4), while Thurrock has more Anti-social behaviour (42) and Criminal damage & arson (33). Hockley is below the national average while Thurrock is above, making Hockley the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hockley recorded fewer crimes than Thurrock — 20 vs 244 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Hockley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hockley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Thurrock had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hockley recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 244).