Crime Rate in Thurrock: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thurrock

The total recorded crimes in Thurrock, Thurrock in January 2025 are around 1,504 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thurrock crime rate of 8.55 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (490) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (209) incidents (-10.68% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (181) incidents (-6.70% decrease)
Thurrock Crime Hotspots

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

  • Argyll Road with total crimes: 55
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 51
  • Motorway Service Area 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 (346 crimes), and the safest, The Homesteads (19 crimes), is 327 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Thurrock.

Similarly, the area of West Thurrock (308 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Corringham North & London Gateway (24 crimes), with a difference of 284 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Thurrock.

Most Dangerous Wards:

West Thurrock and South Stifford346
Grays Riverside235
Aveley and Uplands124
Chadwell St Mary90
Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park87

Safest Wards:

Chafford and North Stifford28
Little Thurrock Rectory26
Stifford Clays24
Corringham and Fobbing21
The Homesteads19

Most Dangerous Areas:

West Thurrock308
Grays Town142
Tilbury134
Grays Chafford Gorges & Orsett Road132
Purfleet92

Safest Areas:

Little Thurrock South33
Little Thurrock North31
Stanford East29
Chafford & North Stifford28
Corringham North & London Gateway24

Thurrock Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 963 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 120.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 200 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202583
December 202473
November 202496
October 2024126
September 2024125
August 2024143
July 2024117
June 2024200

A total of 97 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20243
November 20249
October 20247
September 202412
August 202423
July 202411
June 202430

A total of 308 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 38.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202533
December 202441
November 202449
October 202428
September 202434
August 202422
July 202439
June 202462

A total of 112 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202514
December 20249
November 20247
October 202424
September 20249
August 202413
July 202414
June 202422

A total of 377 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 47.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202543
December 202439
November 202448
October 202418
September 202448
August 202429
July 202448
June 2024104

A total of 4398 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 549.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 896 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025490
December 2024455
November 2024475
October 2024528
September 2024530
August 2024494
July 2024530
June 2024896

A total of 941 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 117.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 178 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025123
December 2024123
November 2024122
October 202492
September 202484
August 2024101
July 2024118
June 2024178

A total of 127 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20258
December 20248
November 202415
October 202413
September 202416
August 20247
July 202416
June 202444

A total of 126 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202519
December 202422
November 202420
October 202412
September 202413
August 202416
July 20248
June 202416

A total of 507 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 63.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202573
December 202479
November 202469
October 202465
September 202444
August 202440
July 202453
June 202484

A total of 1719 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 214.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 378 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025181
December 2024194
November 2024197
October 2024219
September 2024144
August 2024180
July 2024226
June 2024378

A total of 1414 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 176.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 300 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025120
December 2024122
November 2024127
October 2024154
September 2024135
August 2024257
July 2024199
June 2024300

A total of 1761 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 220.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 308 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025209
December 2024234
November 2024308
October 2024206
September 2024140
August 2024246
July 2024164
June 2024254

A total of 1126 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 140.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 222 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025106
December 2024121
November 2024149
October 2024139
September 202492
August 2024143
July 2024154
June 2024222

High Crime Locations Thurrock in January 2025

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

1. Argyll Road (Map)
Total55
Shoplifting44
Other theft5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total51
Shoplifting23
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft6
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson3
Theft from the person2
Public order2
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1
Other crime1
3. Motorway Service Area (Map)
Total28
Vehicle crime16
Criminal damage and arson4
Robbery2
Other theft2
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting24
5. Sandown Close (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting21
Drugs2
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting10
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person1
Other crime1

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