Hockley and Hullbridge vs Witham South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    14/100
    Hockley and Hullbridge Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Witham South Essex Police

      Hockley and Hullbridge vs Witham South Results

      A
      14/100
      High Crime
      Hockley and Hullbridge
      Essex Police
      718 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.4% trend
      20.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Witham South
      Essex Police
      2,915 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.1% trend
      30.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hockley and Hullbridge
      B Witham South
      Safety Score
      14/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      718
      2,915
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      721
      3,475
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.4%
      ↓16.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.7%
      30.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hockley and Hullbridge
      B Witham South
      Violent Crime
      322 ↑2%
      1,344 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      82 ↑15%
      268 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      46 ↑53%
      231 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      46 ↓43%
      130 ↓45%
      Burglary
      22 ↓15%
      115 ↓12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      54 ↑2%
      216 ↓22%
      Drugs
      12 ↑20%
      95 ↓18%
      Public Order
      63 ↑21%
      194 ↓16%
      Robbery
      7 ↑133%
      42 ↑223%
      Shoplifting
      40 ↓13%
      143 ↓49%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      9 ↓25%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      13 ↑63%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓17%
      37 ↑28%
      Other Crime
      17 ↓35%
      78 ↓21%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hockley and Hullbridge safer than Witham South?

      Hockley and Hullbridge has a safety score of 14/100 (High Crime) and recorded 718 crimes in the last 12 months. Witham South has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 2,915 crimes. Hockley and Hullbridge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hockley and Hullbridge vs Witham South?

      Hockley and Hullbridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Witham South shows -16.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hockley and Hullbridge and Witham South?

      In Hockley and Hullbridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (322 incidents). In Witham South, it is Violent Crime (1,344 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hockley and Hullbridge and Witham South?

      Hockley and Hullbridge recorded 82 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Witham South recorded 268. 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 Hockley and Hullbridge vs Witham South?

      Violent crime in Hockley and Hullbridge totalled 322 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,344 in Witham South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hockley and Hullbridge and Witham South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hockley and Hullbridge recorded 721 crimes (now 718, a change of -0.4%). Witham South recorded 3,475 crimes previously (now 2,915, -16.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hockley and Hullbridge and Witham South?

      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. Hockley and Hullbridge has a resolution rate of 20.7% and Witham South has 30.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hockley and Hullbridge and Witham South?

      Hockley and Hullbridge falls within the Essex Police boundary. Witham South 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 Hockley and Hullbridge and Witham South?

      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 Hockley and Hullbridge or Witham South on a crime map?

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

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