Is Hockley a good place to live?
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In Hockley (B18 9), recorded crime is 437% above the national average, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 437% above average
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Population
1,677
Recorded crime
1437.5
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in B18 9 (May 24–Jun 26, average 30/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 29
- One-person households
- 50%
- Households with children
- 6%
- Households
- 911
Owned 21% · Social rent 16% · Private rent 63%
Census 2021 (ONS), for B18 9.
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Hockley B18 9: frequently asked questions
Is Hockley B18 9 a good place to live?
In Hockley (B18 9), recorded crime is 437% above the national average, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Hockley B18 9?
Recorded crime in Hockley B18 9 runs at 1437.5 per 1,000 properties, 437% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Hockley B18 9 safe?
Crime in Hockley B18 9 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Hockley B18 9 runs at 1437.5 per 1,000 properties, 437% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Hockley B18 9 a deprived area?
Hockley B18 9 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).