Crime Rate in Chafford and North Stifford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chafford and North Stifford

The total recorded crimes in Chafford and North Stifford, Thurrock, UK in July 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chafford and North Stifford crime rate of 1.72 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 Chafford and North Stifford, encompassing approximately 23,785 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
Chafford and North Stifford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Merlin Close with total crimes: 4
  • Ark Avenue with total crimes: 2

How safe is Chafford and North Stifford?

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

  • Relative to Thurrock:

    • In 2024, Chafford and North Stifford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Thurrock average, with 433 crimes compared to 1003.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Chafford and North Stifford recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Thurrock.

    • In 2023, Chafford and North Stifford had fewer crimes than the Thurrock average, with 444 crimes compared to 959. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Chafford and North Stifford recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the Thurrock.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Chafford and North Stifford Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Chafford and North Stifford has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 1.72 ranking 15th out of 19 in the Thurrock, UK

In 2024, the total Chafford and North Stifford crimes were 433. The crime rate of Chafford and North Stifford in 2024 was 18.20 (year) or 1.52 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Thurrock.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chafford and North Stifford were around 444 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.67 (year) or 1.56 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Thurrock.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chafford and North Stifford)CrimesRank (Chafford and North Stifford)CrimesRank (Chafford and North Stifford)
West Thurrock and South Stifford429 14,174 13,625 1
Grays Riverside183 22,454 22,211 2
Aveley and Uplands138 31,376 31,777 3
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
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

Chafford and North Stifford 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 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 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 (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202512
May 202513
April 202510
March 202518
February 20254
January 202512
December 202415
November 202421
October 20246
September 20246
August 202413

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20258
May 20254
April 20251
February 20251
January 20254
November 20245
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20254
March 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20252
April 20257
March 20255
February 20256
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20254
April 20252
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20256
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 202410
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20252

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Chafford and North Stifford in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Chafford and North Stifford postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Merlin Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. Ark Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Dupre Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Chester Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. Arterial Road North Stifford (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Dudley Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Edmund Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Drake Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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