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 February 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chafford and North Stifford crime rate of 0.88 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 Feb were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Chafford and North Stifford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Archates Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Dove Close with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Chafford and North Stifford has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 0.88 ranking 19th 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.

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
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
Stifford Clays28 18452 15424 16
The Homesteads30 16345 19323 20
Little Thurrock Rectory29 17425 18386 18
Corringham and Fobbing16 20341 20340 19

Chafford and North Stifford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 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 (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 202410
September 20248
August 20244
July 20242
June 202414
May 20244
April 20245
March 20246

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 202512
December 202415
November 202421
October 20246
September 20246
August 202413
July 202414
June 202410
May 202413
April 202412
March 202414

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245
July 20249
June 20246
May 20248
April 20244
March 20249

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
November 20245
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
April 20241
March 20246

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
May 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20242
August 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241

High Crime Locations Chafford and North Stifford in February 2025

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

1. Archates Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
2. Dove Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Doncella Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Duarte Place (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
6. Courtenay Drive (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
7. Catalina Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Advice Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bark Burr Road (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
10. Fenton Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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