Crime Rate in Little Thurrock Blackshots: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Little Thurrock Blackshots

The total recorded crimes in Little Thurrock Blackshots, Thurrock, UK in May 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Little Thurrock Blackshots crime rate of 3.67 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 Little Thurrock Blackshots, encompassing approximately 11,430 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-43.75% decrease)
Little Thurrock Blackshots Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barnmead Meadows with total crimes: 6
  • Grangewood Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Sawcotts Way with total crimes: 3

How safe is Little Thurrock Blackshots?

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

  • Relative to Thurrock:

    • In 2024, Little Thurrock Blackshots demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Thurrock average, with 432 crimes compared to 1003.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Little Thurrock Blackshots recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the Thurrock.

    • In 2023, Little Thurrock Blackshots had fewer crimes than the Thurrock average, with 423 crimes compared to 959. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Little Thurrock Blackshots recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the Thurrock.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Little Thurrock Blackshots Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Little Thurrock Blackshots has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 3.67 ranking 15th out of 19 in the Thurrock, UK

In 2024, the total Little Thurrock Blackshots crimes were 432. The crime rate of Little Thurrock Blackshots in 2024 was 37.79 (year) or 3.15 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Thurrock.

In 2023, the total crimes in Little Thurrock Blackshots were around 423 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.01 (year) or 3.08 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Thurrock.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Little Thurrock Blackshots)CrimesRank (Little Thurrock Blackshots)CrimesRank (Little Thurrock Blackshots)
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
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 Rectory31 18425 18386 18
Corringham and Fobbing29 19341 20340 19
The Homesteads27 20345 19323 20

Little Thurrock Blackshots Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20254
February 20257
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20247
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20247
October 20245
September 20242
August 20247
July 20249
May 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202516
March 202515
February 202515
January 202511
December 202412
November 202416
October 20248
September 202410
August 202418
July 20245
June 202424
May 20247

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 202410
November 20244
October 20244
September 20248
August 20247
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Little Thurrock Blackshots in May 2025

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

1. Barnmead Meadows (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Grangewood Avenue (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Sawcotts Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Stanford Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Springfield Road (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft2
9. Long Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Torel Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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