Crime Rate in Aveley and Uplands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aveley and Uplands

The total recorded crimes in Aveley and Uplands, Thurrock, UK in July 2025 are around 138 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aveley and Uplands crime rate of 12.67 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 Aveley and Uplands, encompassing approximately 10,894 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (62) incidents (34.78% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (19) incidents (-13.64% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (18) incidents (-21.74% decrease)
Aveley and Uplands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Bailey Close with total crimes: 12
  • Ship Lane with total crimes: 12

How safe is Aveley and Uplands?

To understand the safety of Aveley and Uplands, we need to analyze Aveley and Uplands crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Thurrock:

    • In 2024, Aveley and Uplands reported a higher crime volume than the Thurrock average, with 1,376 crimes compared to 1,003. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Aveley and Uplands witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the Thurrock.

    • In 2023, Aveley and Uplands experienced a greater number of crimes than the Thurrock average, with 1,777 crimes compared to 959. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Aveley and Uplands witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the Thurrock.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Thurrock, Aveley and Uplands has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Aveley and Uplands Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Aveley and Uplands has recorded 138 crimes with crime rate of 12.67 ranking 3th out of 19 in the Thurrock, UK

In 2024, the total Aveley and Uplands crimes were 1,376. The crime rate of Aveley and Uplands in 2024 was 126.30 (year) or 10.52 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Thurrock.

In 2023, the total crimes in Aveley and Uplands were around 1,777 crimes with yearly crime rate of 163.10 (year) or 13.59 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Thurrock.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aveley and Uplands)CrimesRank (Aveley and Uplands)CrimesRank (Aveley and Uplands)
West Thurrock and South Stifford429 14,174 13,625 1
Grays Riverside183 22,454 22,211 2
Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park117 41,274 41,245 4
Ockendon110 61,241 51,168 5
Chadwell St Mary111 51,073 61,069 6
Belhus74 10782 9887 7
East Tilbury67 11927 7773 10
Tilbury St Chads97 7902 8858 8
Grays Thurrock80 8770 10796 9
Stanford-le-Hope West74 9713 12654 12
Stanford East and Corringham Town53 12713 11660 11
South Chafford50 13527 14623 13
Orsett49 14700 13501 14
Chafford and North Stifford41 15433 16444 15
Stifford Clays30 17452 15424 16
Little Thurrock Blackshots35 16432 17423 17
Little Thurrock Rectory28 18425 18386 18
Corringham and Fobbing27 19341 20340 19
The Homesteads22 20345 19323 20

Aveley and Uplands 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 62 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (48 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 140 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202511
May 202514
April 202514
March 202514
February 20257
January 20259
December 20246
November 20243
October 202411
September 20244
August 202434

A total of 124 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202522
May 202512
April 202514
March 20254
February 202510
January 20256
December 20243
November 20249
October 20243
September 20242
August 202420

A total of 198 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202523
May 202526
April 202516
March 202521
February 202510
January 202524
December 202411
November 20247
October 202419
September 20245
August 202418

A total of 501 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202562
June 202546
May 202550
April 202538
March 202539
February 202542
January 202530
December 202433
November 202438
October 202440
September 202441
August 202442

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20257
March 202511
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
September 20248
August 20241

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20256
May 202515
April 202510
March 202518
February 20252
December 20247
November 20247
October 20245
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20256
January 20252
December 20246
October 20241
August 20244

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20257
April 20259
March 20254
February 20255
January 20259
December 20247
November 20248
October 20243
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20252

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255
January 20258
December 20247
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20244

A total of 201 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 202541
May 20259
April 202515
March 202516
February 20253
January 202526
December 202427
November 202448
October 20249
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
September 20243
August 20241

High Crime Locations Aveley and Uplands in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Vehicle crime6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Bailey Close (Map)
Total12
Vehicle crime6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Ship Lane (Map)
Total12
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Monnow Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Ship Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Hall Terrace (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
8. Blenheim Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
9. Manning Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Usk Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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