Crime Rate in Thurrock: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thurrock

The total recorded crimes in Thurrock, UK in July 2025 are around 1,815 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thurrock crime rate of 10.31 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Thurrock, encompassing approximately 175,993 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (677) incidents (26.31% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (189) incidents (-2.58% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (185) incidents (-11.90% decrease)
Thurrock Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 48
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 45
  • Motorway Service Area with total crimes: 30

Thurrock Police Info:

Essex Police

Thurrock Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, West Thurrock and South Stifford (429 crimes), and the safest, The Homesteads (22 crimes), is 407 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Thurrock.

Similarly, the area of West Thurrock (371 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Corringham North & London Gateway (23 crimes), with a difference of 348 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Thurrock.

Most Dangerous Wards:

West Thurrock and South Stifford429
Grays Riverside183
Aveley and Uplands138
Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park117
Chadwell St Mary111

Safest Wards:

Little Thurrock Blackshots35
Stifford Clays30
Little Thurrock Rectory28
Corringham and Fobbing27
The Homesteads22

Most Dangerous Areas:

West Thurrock371
Tilbury214
Grays Chafford Gorges & Orsett Road128
Purfleet118
Chadwell St Mary111

Safest Areas:

Corringham South37
Little Thurrock North35
Little Thurrock South34
Stanford East33
Corringham North & London Gateway23

Thurrock Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 677 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 189 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (536 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (227 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (548 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (199 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (512 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (212 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (569 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (258 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 450 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 185 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (490 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (209 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 455 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 234 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (475 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (308 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (528 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (219 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2196 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 219.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 308 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025185
June 2025210
May 2025189
April 2025212
March 2025258
February 2025185
January 2025209
December 2024234
November 2024308
October 2024206

A total of 432 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202554
May 202538
April 202541
March 202556
February 202551
January 202543
December 202439
November 202448
October 202418

A total of 953 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 95.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025113
June 202586
May 202599
April 2025105
March 2025109
February 202563
January 202583
December 202473
November 202496
October 2024126

A total of 628 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 62.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202570
May 202573
April 202552
March 202559
February 202540
January 202573
December 202479
November 202469
October 202465

A total of 379 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202541
May 202533
April 202537
March 202536
February 202544
January 202533
December 202441
November 202449
October 202428

A total of 167 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202518
May 202522
April 202517
March 20255
February 202517
January 202519
December 202422
November 202420
October 202412

A total of 1587 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 158.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 199 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025189
June 2025194
May 2025199
April 2025187
March 2025168
February 2025127
January 2025120
December 2024122
November 2024127
October 2024154

A total of 5240 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 524.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 677 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025677
June 2025536
May 2025548
April 2025512
March 2025569
February 2025450
January 2025490
December 2024455
November 2024475
October 2024528

A total of 110 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20257
May 202512
April 202512
March 202515
February 20255
January 20258
December 20248
November 202415
October 202413

A total of 1421 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 142.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025176
June 2025175
May 2025168
April 2025147
March 2025121
February 2025119
January 2025106
December 2024121
November 2024149
October 2024139

A total of 1869 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 186.90 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 227 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025178
June 2025227
May 2025171
April 2025174
March 2025167
February 2025161
January 2025181
December 2024194
November 2024197
October 2024219

A total of 114 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202511
May 20257
April 202510
March 20259
February 20258
January 202514
December 20249
November 20247
October 202424

A total of 1028 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 102.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025113
June 2025101
May 202590
April 202596
March 202587
February 202581
January 2025123
December 2024123
November 2024122
October 202492

A total of 75 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202513
May 202510
April 20257
March 20257
February 20257
January 20252
December 20243
November 20249
October 20247

High Crime Locations Thurrock in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Thurrock postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total48
Shoplifting42
Anti-social behaviour4
Bicycle theft2
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total45
Shoplifting25
Violence and sexual offences9
Vehicle crime5
Other theft3
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
Other crime1
3. Motorway Service Area (Map)
Total30
Vehicle crime16
Drugs4
Shoplifting2
Public order2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. West Thurrock Way (Map)
Total26
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour8
Shoplifting4
Robbery2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting18
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
6. Ravencroft (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1

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