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 May 2025 are around 142 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aveley and Uplands crime rate of 13.03 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (31.58% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (26) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
Aveley and Uplands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Bailey Close with total crimes: 9
  • Darby Close 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 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 May 2025 the Aveley and Uplands has recorded 142 crimes with crime rate of 13.03 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aveley and Uplands)CrimesRank (Aveley and Uplands)CrimesRank (Aveley and Uplands)
West Thurrock and South Stifford328 14,174 13,625 1
Grays Riverside173 22,454 22,211 2
Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park85 71,274 41,245 4
Ockendon114 41,241 51,168 5
Tilbury St Chads100 5902 8858 8
Chadwell St Mary99 61,073 61,069 6
Belhus69 8782 9887 7
East Tilbury66 10927 7773 10
Grays Thurrock67 9770 10796 9
Stanford East and Corringham Town60 11713 11660 11
Stanford-le-Hope West54 12713 12654 12
South Chafford54 13527 14623 13
Orsett50 14700 13501 14
Chafford and North Stifford33 17433 16444 15
Stifford Clays36 16452 15424 16
Little Thurrock Blackshots42 15432 17423 17
Little Thurrock Rectory31 18425 18386 18
Corringham and Fobbing29 19341 20340 19
The Homesteads27 20345 19323 20

Aveley and Uplands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 515 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202538
March 202539
February 202542
January 202530
December 202433
November 202438
October 202440
September 202441
August 202442
July 202437
June 202452
May 202433

A total of 118 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202510
March 202518
February 20252
December 20247
November 20247
October 20245
September 20248
August 20249
July 202410
June 202414
May 202413

A total of 224 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202516
March 202521
February 202510
January 202524
December 202411
November 20247
October 202419
September 20245
August 202418
July 202431
June 202428
May 20248

A total of 133 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202514
March 20254
February 202510
January 20256
December 20243
November 20249
October 20243
September 20242
August 202420
July 202412
June 202432
May 20246

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 202511
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
September 20248
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255
January 20258
December 20247
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20247
July 20242
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
September 20243
August 20241
June 20246

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20256
January 20252
December 20246
October 20241
August 20244
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20254
February 20255
January 20259
December 20247
November 20248
October 20243
September 20246
August 202410
July 20244
June 202426
May 20244

A total of 184 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202515
March 202516
February 20253
January 202526
December 202427
November 202448
October 20249
September 20241
August 20246
July 20247
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 178 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202514
March 202514
February 20257
January 20259
December 20246
November 20243
October 202411
September 20244
August 202434
July 202423
June 202424
May 202415

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

High Crime Locations Aveley and Uplands in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting9
Other crime3
Other theft3
Public order3
2. Bailey Close (Map)
Total9
Vehicle crime9
3. Darby Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Cartel Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Arterial Road Purfleet (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
6. Ship Lane (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime3
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Chichester Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
9. Buchanan Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons1
10. Ravel Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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