Crime Rate in Hockley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hockley

The total recorded crimes in Hockley, Rochford, UK in March 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hockley crime rate of 2.17 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Hockley, encompassing approximately 9,661 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Hockley Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Pond Chase with total crimes: 4
  • Gladstone Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Hockley?

To understand the safety of Hockley, we need to analyze Hockley crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Rochford:

    • In 2024, Hockley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rochford average, with 262 crimes compared to 380.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hockley recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 12 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hockley had fewer crimes than the Rochford average, with 281 crimes compared to 378. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hockley recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 12 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Rochford, Hockley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Hockley Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Hockley has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 2.17 ranking 8th out of 12 in the Rochford, UK

In 2024, the total Hockley crimes were 262. The crime rate of Hockley in 2024 was 27.12 (year) or 2.26 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Rochford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hockley were around 281 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.09 (year) or 2.42 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Rochford.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rochford)CrimesRank (Rochford)CrimesRank (Rochford)
Wheatley56 2595 3648 1
Roche North and Rural23 6653 1638 2
Roche South67 1630 2614 3
Foulness and The Wakerings47 3431 5410 5
Downhall and Rawreth34 4491 4459 4
Sweyne Park and Grange24 5357 6368 6
Hullbridge13 11296 7322 7
Hawkwell East22 7279 8230 12
Trinity16 10238 11255 9
Lodge17 9265 9243 10
Hawkwell West13 12217 13239 11
Hockley and Ashingdon12 13226 12208 13

Hockley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
May 20242

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
November 20241
August 20245
July 20246
April 20242

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20257
December 20248
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20249
July 20247
June 202426
May 202415
April 20243

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
June 20246
April 20244

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Hockley in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hockley postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Pond Chase (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Gladstone Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Hawkwell Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Station Approach (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Althorpe Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Laburnum Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Folly Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Woodside Road (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
10. Bullwood Hall Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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