Total Crime Rate
22.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Laburnum Grove area has the 11th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Hockley , and the 84th lowest crime rate of 264 local areas in Rochford .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Laburnum Grove (SS5 4SG) in the last 12 months was 22.4 per 1,000 residents and was 34.8% lower than the Hockley average (34.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 500.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 16.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 800.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 10.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Laburnum Grove (SS5 4SG), the main crime hotspot is near Pond Chase. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hockley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Pond Chase | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pond Chase | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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