Crime Rate in Grays Thurrock: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Grays Thurrock

The total recorded crimes in Grays Thurrock, Thurrock, UK in February 2025 are around 71 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Grays Thurrock crime rate of 2.41 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Grays Thurrock Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orchard Drive with total crimes: 14
  • Hathaway Road with total crimes: 6
  • Grove Road 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Grays Thurrock has recorded 71 crimes with crime rate of 2.41 ranking 7th 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.

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
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 Thurrock 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 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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 323 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202536
January 202530
December 202421
November 202432
October 202430
September 202430
August 202422
July 202421
June 202436
May 202417
April 202419
March 202429

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20258
December 20246
November 20245
October 20249
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 202416
May 20245
April 20247
March 20248

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20249
October 20249
September 20247
August 20242
July 20248
June 202416
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 20241
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20245
March 202411

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20243
March 20247

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20244
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242
March 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 February 2025

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

1. Orchard Drive (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Hathaway Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime1
3. Grove Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Attlee Court (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Salisbury Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. East Thurrock Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. St Thomas'S Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
9. High View Gardens (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1

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