Crime Rate in Belhus: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Belhus

The total recorded crimes in Belhus, Thurrock, UK in May 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Belhus crime rate of 4.18 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 Belhus, encompassing approximately 16,516 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (54.17% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Belhus Crime Hotspots

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

  • Corran Way with total crimes: 6
  • Clayburn Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Broxburn Drive with total crimes: 4

How safe is Belhus?

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

  • Relative to Thurrock:

    • In 2024, Belhus demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Thurrock average, with 782 crimes compared to 1003.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Belhus witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the Thurrock.

    • In 2023, Belhus had fewer crimes than the Thurrock average, with 887 crimes compared to 959. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Belhus witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the Thurrock.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Thurrock, Belhus has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Belhus Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Belhus has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 4.18 ranking 8th out of 19 in the Thurrock, UK

In 2024, the total Belhus crimes were 782. The crime rate of Belhus in 2024 was 47.35 (year) or 3.95 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Thurrock.

In 2023, the total crimes in Belhus were around 887 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.70 (year) or 4.48 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Thurrock.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Belhus)CrimesRank (Belhus)CrimesRank (Belhus)
West Thurrock and South Stifford328 14,174 13,625 1
Grays Riverside173 22,454 22,211 2
Aveley and Uplands142 31,376 31,777 3
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
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

Belhus Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20246
September 20246
August 20245
July 20248
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 351 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202524
March 202531
February 202527
January 202518
December 202418
November 202434
October 202424
September 202438
August 202422
July 202420
June 202426
May 202432

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20247
August 20248
July 20244
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20259
February 20254
January 20252
December 20249
November 20241
October 20248
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20257
February 20254
January 20251
December 20248
November 20243
October 202410
September 20249
August 20247
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241

High Crime Locations Belhus in May 2025

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

1. Corran Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
2. Clayburn Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other theft1
3. Broxburn Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Stifford Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Corve Lane (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Avon Green (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Buckles Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Cander Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Cranell Green (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Stifford Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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