Brentwood North vs Hockley and Hullbridge

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Brentwood North Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      14/100
      Hockley and Hullbridge Essex Police

      Brentwood North vs Hockley and Hullbridge Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Brentwood North
      Essex Police
      1,249 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.9% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      14/100
      High Crime
      Hockley and Hullbridge
      Essex Police
      718 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.4% trend
      20.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brentwood North
      B Hockley and Hullbridge
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      14/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,249
      718
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,578
      721
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓20.9%
      ↓0.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      20.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brentwood North
      B Hockley and Hullbridge
      Violent Crime
      411 ↑2%
      322 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      111 ↓14%
      82 ↑15%
      Other Theft
      112 ↑3%
      46 ↑53%
      Vehicle Crime
      174 ↓37%
      46 ↓43%
      Burglary
      59 ↓36%
      22 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      92 ↓41%
      54 ↑2%
      Drugs
      59 ↑40%
      12 ↑20%
      Public Order
      79 ↑3%
      63 ↑21%
      Robbery
      5 ↓17%
      7 ↑133%
      Shoplifting
      104 ↓54%
      40 ↓13%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓63%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓33%
      5 ↓17%
      Other Crime
      32 ↓18%
      17 ↓35%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brentwood North safer than Hockley and Hullbridge?

      Brentwood North has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,249 crimes in the last 12 months. Hockley and Hullbridge has a safety score of 14/100 (High Crime) with 718 crimes. Hockley and Hullbridge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brentwood North vs Hockley and Hullbridge?

      Brentwood North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -20.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hockley and Hullbridge shows -0.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brentwood North and Hockley and Hullbridge?

      In Brentwood North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (411 incidents). In Hockley and Hullbridge, it is Violent Crime (322 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brentwood North and Hockley and Hullbridge?

      Brentwood North recorded 111 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hockley and Hullbridge recorded 82. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Brentwood North vs Hockley and Hullbridge?

      Violent crime in Brentwood North totalled 411 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 322 in Hockley and Hullbridge. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brentwood North and Hockley and Hullbridge in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brentwood North recorded 1,578 crimes (now 1,249, a change of -20.9%). Hockley and Hullbridge recorded 721 crimes previously (now 718, -0.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brentwood North and Hockley and Hullbridge?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Brentwood North has a resolution rate of 28.6% and Hockley and Hullbridge has 20.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brentwood North and Hockley and Hullbridge?

      Brentwood North falls within the Essex Police boundary. Hockley and Hullbridge is covered by Essex Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Brentwood North and Hockley and Hullbridge?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Brentwood North or Hockley and Hullbridge on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brentwood North and Hockley and Hullbridge. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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