Debden and Loughton vs Hockley and Hullbridge

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Debden and Loughton Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      14/100
      Hockley and Hullbridge Essex Police

      Debden and Loughton vs Hockley and Hullbridge Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Debden and Loughton
      Essex Police
      2,633 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.6% trend
      29.3% 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 Debden and Loughton
      B Hockley and Hullbridge
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      14/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,633
      718
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,914
      721
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.6%
      ↓0.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.3%
      20.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Debden and Loughton
      B Hockley and Hullbridge
      Violent Crime
      939 ↑11%
      322 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      221 ↓16%
      82 ↑15%
      Other Theft
      129 ↓9%
      46 ↑53%
      Vehicle Crime
      216 ↓25%
      46 ↓43%
      Burglary
      117 ↓8%
      22 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      165 ↓8%
      54 ↑2%
      Drugs
      125 ↑6%
      12 ↑20%
      Public Order
      189 ↑1%
      63 ↑21%
      Robbery
      38 ↑9%
      7 ↑133%
      Shoplifting
      394 ↓37%
      40 ↓13%
      Theft from Person
      27 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑20%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      19 ↓17%
      5 ↓17%
      Other Crime
      48 ↑0%
      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 Debden and Loughton safer than Hockley and Hullbridge?

      Debden and Loughton has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,633 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 Debden and Loughton vs Hockley and Hullbridge?

      Debden and Loughton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.6% — 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 Debden and Loughton and Hockley and Hullbridge?

      In Debden and Loughton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (939 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 Debden and Loughton and Hockley and Hullbridge?

      Debden and Loughton recorded 221 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 Debden and Loughton vs Hockley and Hullbridge?

      Violent crime in Debden and Loughton totalled 939 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 Debden and Loughton and Hockley and Hullbridge in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Debden and Loughton recorded 2,914 crimes (now 2,633, a change of -9.6%). Hockley and Hullbridge recorded 721 crimes previously (now 718, -0.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Debden and Loughton 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. Debden and Loughton has a resolution rate of 29.3% 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 Debden and Loughton and Hockley and Hullbridge?

      Debden and Loughton 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 Debden and Loughton 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 Debden and Loughton or Hockley and Hullbridge on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Debden and Loughton 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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