Crime Rate in Grays Riverside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Grays Riverside

The total recorded crimes in Grays Riverside, Thurrock, UK in May 2025 are around 173 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Grays Riverside crime rate of 4.48 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (44) incidents (-10.20% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (-29.51% decrease)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
Grays Riverside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Argyll Road with total crimes: 28
  • High Street with total crimes: 28
  • New Road with total crimes: 15

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 areas in the Thurrock.

    • 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 areas in the Thurrock.

  • 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 May 2025 the Grays Riverside has recorded 173 crimes with crime rate of 4.48 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Grays Riverside)CrimesRank (Grays Riverside)CrimesRank (Grays Riverside)
West Thurrock and South Stifford328 14,174 13,625 1
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
Belhus69 8782 9887 7
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

Grays Riverside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (49 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (82 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (75 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 203 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202513
March 202514
February 202510
January 202516
December 202416
November 202423
October 202410
September 202423
August 202435
July 202428

A total of 105 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202510
March 20257
February 20256
January 20259
December 202410
November 202410
October 202412
September 20249
August 202411
July 20247

A total of 643 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 58.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202561
March 202575
February 202553
January 202572
December 202459
November 202434
October 202477
September 202456
August 202458
July 202455

A total of 138 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202513
March 202510
February 20258
January 20259
December 202411
November 202414
October 202415
September 202411
August 202417
July 202419

A total of 120 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202510
March 202514
February 202511
January 202518
December 202413
November 20248
October 202410
September 202410
August 20248
July 20248

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 202510
February 202510
January 20258
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246

A total of 186 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202519
March 202519
February 202513
January 202521
December 202414
November 202416
October 202418
September 202420
August 202417
July 202413

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20255
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20245

A total of 645 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 58.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202549
March 202582
February 202547
January 202563
December 202475
November 202482
October 202451
September 202428
August 202478
July 202446

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244
September 20242
August 20245
July 202413

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
November 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242

High Crime Locations Grays Riverside in May 2025

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

1. Argyll Road (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting14
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. High Street (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting16
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
3. New Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order4
Theft from the person1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting10
Public order2
Drugs1
5. Station Approach (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Robbery2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Exmouth Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Sherfield Road (Map)
Total7
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Derby Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
9. The Retreat (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
10. Falcon Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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