Crime Rate in Belhus: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Belhus

The total recorded crimes in Belhus, Thurrock, UK in February 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Belhus crime rate of 2.85 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Belhus Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broxburn Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Mollands Court with total crimes: 3
  • Callan Grove with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Belhus has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 2.85 ranking 11th 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.

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
Aveley and Uplands95 31,376 31,777 3
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
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

Belhus 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 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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , 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 (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
December 20249
November 20241
October 20248
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 202410
May 20247
April 20245
March 20244

A total of 341 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202527
January 202518
December 202418
November 202434
October 202424
September 202438
August 202422
July 202420
June 202426
May 202432
April 202443
March 202439

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
December 20248
November 20243
October 202410
September 20249
August 20247
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247
April 20244
March 20247

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20247
August 20248
July 20244
June 202412
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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
March 20241

High Crime Locations Belhus in February 2025

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

1. Broxburn Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
2. Mollands Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
3. Callan Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Corve Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cample Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Jack Evans Court (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Dunning Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Broxburn Court (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bann Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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