Crime Rate in Thurrock: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thurrock

The total recorded crimes in Thurrock, UK in May 2025 are around 1,659 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thurrock crime rate of 9.43 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (548) incidents (7.03% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (199) incidents (6.42% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (189) incidents (-10.85% decrease)
Thurrock Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 33
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 32
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 28

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 (328 crimes), and the safest, The Homesteads (27 crimes), is 301 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Thurrock.

Similarly, the area of West Thurrock (285 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Chafford & North Stifford (33 crimes), with a difference of 252 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Thurrock.

Most Dangerous Wards:

West Thurrock and South Stifford328
Grays Riverside173
Aveley and Uplands142
Ockendon114
Tilbury St Chads100

Safest Wards:

Stifford Clays36
Chafford and North Stifford33
Little Thurrock Rectory31
Corringham and Fobbing29
The Homesteads27

Most Dangerous Areas:

West Thurrock285
Tilbury185
Grays Town117
Purfleet100
Chadwell St Mary99

Safest Areas:

Little Thurrock North42
Stanford East38
Corringham South38
Corringham North & London Gateway37
Chafford & North Stifford33

Thurrock Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (530 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (144 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (494 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (257 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 530 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 226 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (896 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (378 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1681 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 140.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 222 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025168
April 2025147
March 2025121
February 2025119
January 2025106
December 2024121
November 2024149
October 2024139
September 202492
August 2024143
July 2024154
June 2024222

A total of 187 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202517
March 20255
February 202517
January 202519
December 202422
November 202420
October 202412
September 202413
August 202416
July 20248
June 202416

A total of 458 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202537
March 202536
February 202544
January 202533
December 202441
November 202449
October 202428
September 202434
August 202422
July 202439
June 202462

A total of 1339 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 111.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 200 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202599
April 2025105
March 2025109
February 202563
January 202583
December 202473
November 202496
October 2024126
September 2024125
August 2024143
July 2024117
June 2024200

A total of 563 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202541
March 202556
February 202551
January 202543
December 202439
November 202448
October 202418
September 202448
August 202429
July 202448
June 2024104

A total of 2605 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 217.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 308 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025189
April 2025212
March 2025258
February 2025185
January 2025209
December 2024234
November 2024308
October 2024206
September 2024140
August 2024246
July 2024164
June 2024254

A total of 128 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 20257
February 20257
January 20252
December 20243
November 20249
October 20247
September 202412
August 202423
July 202411
June 202430

A total of 2095 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 174.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 300 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025199
April 2025187
March 2025168
February 2025127
January 2025120
December 2024122
November 2024127
October 2024154
September 2024135
August 2024257
July 2024199
June 2024300

A total of 731 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202573
April 202552
March 202559
February 202540
January 202573
December 202479
November 202469
October 202465
September 202444
August 202440
July 202453
June 202484

A total of 1295 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 107.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 178 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202590
April 202596
March 202587
February 202581
January 2025123
December 2024123
November 2024122
October 202492
September 202484
August 2024101
July 2024118
June 2024178

A total of 146 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20259
February 20258
January 202514
December 20249
November 20247
October 202424
September 20249
August 202413
July 202414
June 202422

A total of 2392 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 199.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 378 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025171
April 2025174
March 2025167
February 2025161
January 2025181
December 2024194
November 2024197
October 2024219
September 2024144
August 2024180
July 2024226
June 2024378

A total of 171 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202512
March 202515
February 20255
January 20258
December 20248
November 202415
October 202413
September 202416
August 20247
July 202416
June 202444

A total of 6477 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 539.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 896 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025548
April 2025512
March 2025569
February 2025450
January 2025490
December 2024455
November 2024475
October 2024528
September 2024530
August 2024494
July 2024530
June 2024896

High Crime Locations Thurrock in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total33
Shoplifting15
Drugs7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
Vehicle crime2
Robbery2
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total32
Shoplifting20
Vehicle crime6
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Bicycle theft2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime2
Robbery2
Drugs2
4. Argyll Road (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting14
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime2
Drugs2
5. High Street (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting16
Public order2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Bicycle theft1
6. West Thurrock Way (Map)
Total22
Anti-social behaviour8
Shoplifting6
Vehicle crime4
Criminal damage and arson2
Bicycle theft2

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