Crime in Hullbridge: statistics, rates and trends
253 crimes were recorded in Hullbridge in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hullbridge at a glance
- Crime trends in Hullbridge
- Types of crime in Hullbridge
- Hullbridge compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Hullbridge
- Streets with the most crime in Hullbridge
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hullbridge
- Demographics of Hullbridge
- Questions about crime in Hullbridge
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (142), shoplifting (30), anti-social behaviour (16) and other theft (16) made up 81% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,207th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Hullbridge | Rochford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 253 | 4,605 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.5 | 51.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 5,442 | 89,815 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hullbridge peaked in the year to August 2023 (259 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (146). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 253 | 46.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 213 | 39.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 238 | 43.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 259 | 47.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 187 | 34.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 252 | 46.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 244 | 44.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 146 | 26.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 208 | 38.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 34 |
| July 2026 | 28 |
| June 2026 | 23 |
| May 2026 | 32 |
| April 2026 | 22 |
| March 2026 | 13 |
| February 2026 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 14 |
| October 2025 | 20 |
| September 2025 | 12 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (35% below) and violence and sexual offences (24% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 96 to 142.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 142 | 26.1 | 34.2 | +48% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 5.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 2.9 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 11 | 2.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 1.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Hullbridge; the highest is Rochford (85.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Ashingdon (24.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hullbridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Woodham Ferrers | 804 | 50.7 | +9% |
| Rayleigh | 1,822 | 54.6 | +17% |
| Hockley and Hawkwell | 512 | 32.1 | -31% |
| Ashingdon | 160 | 24.9 | -46% |
| Runwell | 796 | 81.7 | +76% |
| Wickford | 1,897 | 67.7 | +46% |
| Thundersley and South Benfleet | 2,391 | 49.0 | +5% |
| Rochford | 1,226 | 85.7 | +84% |
Hullbridge is the one area listed within Hullbridge, with 44.8 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hullbridge | Neighbourhood | 7,128 | 319 | 44.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 68% of the crime recorded in Hullbridge over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (32).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 32 |
| On or near Harrison Gardens | 30 |
| On or near Abbey Close | 18 |
| On or near Lowlands Road | 18 |
| On or near Cranleigh Gardens | 17 |
| On or near Malyons Lane | 15 |
| On or near Ferry Road | 13 |
| On or near Monksford Drive | 12 |
| On or near Coventry Close | 9 |
| On or near Thorpedene Avenue | 9 |
Of the 237 crimes in Hullbridge with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 16 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 114 | 48.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 69 | 29.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 2.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Hullbridge has an estimated population of 5,442 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (2.8%, against 17.1%), less private renting (7.8%, against 20.3%) and fewer households without a car (9.7%, against 23.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hullbridge average decile 8.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hullbridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 89.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 7.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hullbridge a safe place to live?
Hullbridge recorded 46.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,207th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hullbridge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 142 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (30).
Is crime in Hullbridge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hullbridge was up 19% on the year before: 253 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 213 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hullbridge?
About 5,442 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hullbridge?
Hullbridge is policed by Essex.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.