Crime Rate in Grays Thurrock: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Grays Thurrock

The total recorded crimes in Grays Thurrock, Thurrock, UK in May 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Grays Thurrock crime rate of 2.27 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 Thurrock, encompassing approximately 29,491 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (47.06% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Grays Thurrock Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • Hathaway Road with total crimes: 5
  • College Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Grays Thurrock?

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

  • Relative to Thurrock:

    • In 2024, Grays Thurrock demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Thurrock average, with 770 crimes compared to 1003.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Grays Thurrock witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Thurrock.

    • In 2023, Grays Thurrock had fewer crimes than the Thurrock average, with 796 crimes compared to 959. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Grays Thurrock witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the Thurrock.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Grays Thurrock Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Grays Thurrock has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 2.27 ranking 9th out of 19 in the Thurrock, UK

In 2024, the total Grays Thurrock crimes were 770. The crime rate of Grays Thurrock in 2024 was 26.11 (year) or 2.18 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Thurrock.

In 2023, the total crimes in Grays Thurrock were around 796 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.99 (year) or 2.25 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Thurrock.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Grays Thurrock)CrimesRank (Grays Thurrock)CrimesRank (Grays Thurrock)
West Thurrock and South Stifford328 14,174 13,625 1
Grays Riverside173 22,454 22,211 2
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
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 Thurrock Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20256
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20249
October 20249
September 20247
August 20242
July 20248
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 343 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202517
March 202526
February 202536
January 202530
December 202421
November 202432
October 202430
September 202430
August 202422
July 202421
June 202436
May 202417

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 202511
February 20258
January 20258
December 20246
November 20245
October 20249
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20254
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20256
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20245
July 20248
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 20241
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
January 20251
October 20244
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
August 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Grays Thurrock in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting6
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hathaway Road (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
3. College Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Kent Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Hollis Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
6. Orsett Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Theobalds Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Church Street (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Doug Siddons Court (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
10. Grove Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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