Total Crime Rate
9.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Clayspring Close area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Hockley , and the 31st lowest crime rate of 264 local areas in Rochford .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Clayspring Close (SS5 5AW) in the last 12 months was 9.9 per 1,000 residents and was 71.3% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 3 cases , up 50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Clayspring Close (SS5 5AW), the main crime hotspot is near Rosslyn Close. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 4 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Mount Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mount Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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