Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS5 · Essex
14
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
RM20 · Thurrock
279
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Hockley has less crime — 14 vs 279 incidents in February 2026.
Thurrock recorded substantially more crime than Hockley in February 2026 — 279 incidents compared to 14, a 19.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hockley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), while Thurrock has more Shoplifting (103). Hockley is below the national average while Thurrock is above, making Hockley the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hockley recorded fewer crimes than Thurrock — 14 vs 279 incidents. That is 95% 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 while Thurrock had more Shoplifting. Overall, Hockley recorded fewer total crimes (14 vs 279).