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 February 2025 are around 95 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aveley and Uplands crime rate of 8.72 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
Aveley and Uplands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Ravel Road with total crimes: 7
  • Brimfield Road with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Aveley and Uplands has recorded 95 crimes with crime rate of 8.72 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Thurrock)CrimesRank (Thurrock)CrimesRank (Thurrock)
West Thurrock and South Stifford276 14,174 13,625 1
Grays Riverside165 22,454 22,211 2
Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park84 41,274 41,245 4
Ockendon73 61,241 51,168 5
Tilbury St Chads78 5902 8858 8
Chadwell St Mary71 81,073 61,069 6
Belhus47 11782 9887 7
East Tilbury45 12927 7773 10
Grays Thurrock71 7770 10796 9
Orsett68 9700 13501 14
Stanford East and Corringham Town52 10713 11660 11
Stanford-le-Hope West35 14713 12654 12
South Chafford35 15527 14623 13
Little Thurrock Blackshots39 13432 17423 17
Chafford and North Stifford21 19433 16444 15
Stifford Clays28 18452 15424 16
The Homesteads30 16345 19323 20
Little Thurrock Rectory29 17425 18386 18
Corringham and Fobbing16 20341 20340 19

Aveley and Uplands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 441 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202542
January 202530
December 202433
November 202438
October 202440
September 202441
August 202442
July 202437
June 202452
May 202433
April 202422
March 202431

A total of 196 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 202524
December 202411
November 20247
October 202419
September 20245
August 202418
July 202431
June 202428
May 20248
April 202422
March 202413

A total of 119 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 20256
December 20243
November 20249
October 20243
September 20242
August 202420
July 202412
June 202432
May 20246
April 202410
March 20246

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20258
December 20247
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20247
July 20242
June 202412
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
September 20243
August 20241
June 20246

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
September 20248
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20259
December 20247
November 20248
October 20243
September 20246
August 202410
July 20244
June 202426
May 20244
April 20247
March 202413

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20247
November 20247
October 20245
September 20248
August 20249
July 202410
June 202414
May 202413
April 20243
March 20245

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20252
December 20246
October 20241
August 20244
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20259
December 20246
November 20243
October 202411
September 20244
August 202434
July 202423
June 202424
May 202415
April 202421
March 20243

A total of 145 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 202526
December 202427
November 202448
October 20249
September 20241
August 20246
July 20247
June 202414
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20244
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20243

High Crime Locations Aveley and Uplands in February 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Ravel Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Brimfield Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Chichester Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Wood Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Darby Close (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
7. Bailey Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
8. South Gate (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Ship Lane (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
10. Aveley Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1

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