Crime Rate in Grays Riverside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Grays Riverside

The total recorded crimes in Grays Riverside, Thurrock, UK in February 2025 are around 165 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Grays Riverside crime rate of 4.28 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 Grays Riverside, encompassing approximately 38,583 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (-26.39% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (47) incidents (-25.40% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (-38.10% decrease)
Grays Riverside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Argyll Road with total crimes: 49
  • New Road with total crimes: 14
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11

How safe is Grays Riverside?

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

  • Relative to Thurrock:

    • In 2024, Grays Riverside reported a higher crime volume than the Thurrock average, with 2,454 crimes compared to 1,003. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Grays Riverside witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Grays Riverside experienced a greater number of crimes than the Thurrock average, with 2,211 crimes compared to 959. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Grays Riverside witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Thurrock, Grays Riverside has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Grays Riverside Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Grays Riverside has recorded 165 crimes with crime rate of 4.28 ranking 2th out of 19 in the Thurrock, UK

In 2024, the total Grays Riverside crimes were 2,454. The crime rate of Grays Riverside in 2024 was 63.60 (year) or 5.30 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Thurrock.

In 2023, the total crimes in Grays Riverside were around 2,211 crimes with yearly crime rate of 57.30 (year) or 4.78 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Thurrock.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Thurrock)CrimesRank (Thurrock)CrimesRank (Thurrock)
West Thurrock and South Stifford276 14,174 13,625 1
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
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

Grays Riverside 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 53 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 47 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (63 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 75 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 59 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (82 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (77 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (51 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (28 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (78 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (58 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 46 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (106 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (67 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (38 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (68 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 245 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 202516
December 202416
November 202423
October 202410
September 202423
August 202435
July 202428
June 202430
May 202419
April 202419
March 202416

A total of 156 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20259
December 202411
November 202414
October 202415
September 202411
August 202417
July 202419
June 202418
May 20249
April 20249
March 202416

A total of 139 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 202518
December 202413
November 20248
October 202410
September 202410
August 20248
July 20248
June 202412
May 202410
April 202415
March 202416

A total of 764 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202553
January 202572
December 202459
November 202434
October 202477
September 202456
August 202458
July 202455
June 2024106
May 202467
April 202459
March 202468

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 20258
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 202416
May 20247
April 20249
March 20248

A total of 200 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 202521
December 202414
November 202416
October 202418
September 202420
August 202417
July 202413
June 202422
May 20248
April 202414
March 202424

A total of 119 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20259
December 202410
November 202410
October 202412
September 20249
August 202411
July 20247
June 202422
May 202411
April 20245
March 20247

A total of 593 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202547
January 202563
December 202475
November 202482
October 202451
September 202428
August 202478
July 202446
June 202424
May 202427
April 202438
March 202434

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20247
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20245
June 202410
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244
September 20242
August 20245
July 202413
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20247

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
June 20242
April 20244
March 20242

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20255
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 202412
May 20243
March 20244

High Crime Locations Grays Riverside in February 2025

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

1. Argyll Road (Map)
Total49
Shoplifting34
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft4
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2
2. New Road (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order4
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting7
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Quarry Hill (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Sherfield Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
6. Seabrooke Rise (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
8. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Station Approach (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Exmouth Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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