Chelmsford West vs Hockley and Hullbridge

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Chelmsford West Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      14/100
      Hockley and Hullbridge Essex Police

      Chelmsford West vs Hockley and Hullbridge Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Chelmsford West
      Essex Police
      919 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.8% trend
      25% 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 Chelmsford West
      B Hockley and Hullbridge
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      14/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      919
      718
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,091
      721
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.8%
      ↓0.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      20.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chelmsford West
      B Hockley and Hullbridge
      Violent Crime
      350 ↓14%
      322 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      57 ↓28%
      82 ↑15%
      Other Theft
      82 ↑4%
      46 ↑53%
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↓57%
      46 ↓43%
      Burglary
      35 ↓26%
      22 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      64 ↓22%
      54 ↑2%
      Drugs
      81 ↑47%
      12 ↑20%
      Public Order
      47 ↓15%
      63 ↑21%
      Robbery
      6 ↑50%
      7 ↑133%
      Shoplifting
      112 ↓19%
      40 ↓13%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑20%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑60%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↓40%
      5 ↓17%
      Other Crime
      25 ↓22%
      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 Chelmsford West safer than Hockley and Hullbridge?

      Chelmsford West has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 919 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 Chelmsford West vs Hockley and Hullbridge?

      Chelmsford West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.8% — 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 Chelmsford West and Hockley and Hullbridge?

      In Chelmsford West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (350 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 Chelmsford West and Hockley and Hullbridge?

      Chelmsford West recorded 57 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 Chelmsford West vs Hockley and Hullbridge?

      Violent crime in Chelmsford West totalled 350 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 Chelmsford West and Hockley and Hullbridge in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chelmsford West recorded 1,091 crimes (now 919, a change of -15.8%). Hockley and Hullbridge recorded 721 crimes previously (now 718, -0.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chelmsford West 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. Chelmsford West has a resolution rate of 25% 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 Chelmsford West and Hockley and Hullbridge?

      Chelmsford West 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 Chelmsford West 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 Chelmsford West or Hockley and Hullbridge on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chelmsford West 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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