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 May 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hockley and Ashingdon crime rate of 1.77 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hockley and Ashingdon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brays Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Greensward Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Rosslyn 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 areas in the Rochford.

    • 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 areas in the Rochford.

  • 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 May 2025 the Hockley and Ashingdon has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 1.77 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hockley and Ashingdon)CrimesRank (Hockley and Ashingdon)CrimesRank (Hockley and Ashingdon)
Wheatley32 4595 3648 1
Roche North and Rural55 1653 1638 2
Roche South43 2630 2614 3
Downhall and Rawreth37 3491 4459 4
Foulness and The Wakerings31 6431 5410 5
Sweyne Park and Grange31 5357 6368 6
Hullbridge18 8296 7322 7
Hockley24 7262 10281 8
Hawkwell East13 11279 8230 12
Trinity13 12238 11255 9
Lodge12 13265 9243 10
Hawkwell West14 10217 13239 11

Hockley and Ashingdon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20259
February 202510
January 20256
December 20246
November 20247
October 20248
September 20248
August 20244
July 20247
June 202422
May 20244

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Hockley and Ashingdon in May 2025

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

1. Brays Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Greensward Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Rosslyn Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Nelson Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Mapleleaf Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Arnolds Way (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
7. The Chase (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Wood Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Cornhill Avenue (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Malvern Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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