Crime Rate in Hockley and Ashingdon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hockley and Ashingdon

The total recorded crimes in Hockley and Ashingdon, Rochford, UK in March 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hockley and Ashingdon crime rate of 1.25 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 and Ashingdon, encompassing approximately 9,621 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Hockley and Ashingdon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wood Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Hampstead Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Broad Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Hockley and Ashingdon?

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

  • Relative to Rochford:

    • In 2024, Hockley and Ashingdon demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rochford average, with 226 crimes compared to 380.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hockley and Ashingdon recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 12 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hockley and Ashingdon had fewer crimes than the Rochford average, with 208 crimes compared to 378. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hockley and Ashingdon recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 12 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hockley and Ashingdon Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Hockley and Ashingdon has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 1.25 ranking 13th out of 12 in the Rochford, UK

In 2024, the total Hockley and Ashingdon crimes were 226. The crime rate of Hockley and Ashingdon in 2024 was 23.49 (year) or 1.96 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Rochford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hockley and Ashingdon were around 208 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.62 (year) or 1.80 (month) ranking 13 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
Hockley21 8262 10281 8
Trinity16 10238 11255 9
Lodge17 9265 9243 10
Hawkwell West13 12217 13239 11

Hockley and Ashingdon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202510
January 20256
December 20246
November 20247
October 20248
September 20248
August 20244
July 20247
June 202422
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
June 20248
April 20243

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
April 20241

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Hockley and Ashingdon in March 2025

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

1. Wood Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hampstead Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Broad Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
4. Brays Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Mapleleaf Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Newton Hall Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Chase (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Greensward Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Malvern Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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