Crime Rate in Ockendon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ockendon

The total recorded crimes in Ockendon, Thurrock, UK in February 2025 are around 73 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ockendon crime rate of 2.77 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 Ockendon, encompassing approximately 26,372 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-15.15% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
Ockendon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Delaware Road with total crimes: 8
  • Medlar Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

How safe is Ockendon?

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

  • Relative to Thurrock:

    • In 2024, Ockendon reported a higher crime volume than the Thurrock average, with 1,241 crimes compared to 1,003. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ockendon witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Ockendon experienced a greater number of crimes than the Thurrock average, with 1,168 crimes compared to 959. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ockendon witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ockendon Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Ockendon has recorded 73 crimes with crime rate of 2.77 ranking 6th out of 19 in the Thurrock, UK

In 2024, the total Ockendon crimes were 1,241. The crime rate of Ockendon in 2024 was 47.06 (year) or 3.92 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Thurrock.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ockendon were around 1,168 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.29 (year) or 3.69 (month) ranking 5 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
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

Ockendon 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 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 57 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20254
December 20243
November 20248
October 202412
September 20245
August 20249
July 20247
June 202414
May 202417
April 202411
March 20246

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20247
August 20246
July 20241
June 202416
May 202414
April 20249
March 20247

A total of 443 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202528
January 202533
December 202426
November 202426
October 202426
September 202440
August 202438
July 202457
June 202478
May 202435
April 202430
March 202426

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20259
December 20249
November 20246
October 20242
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245
June 202412
May 20246
April 20247
March 20243

A total of 128 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20249
August 202418
July 202410
June 202440
May 20246
April 202410
March 202416

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
December 202411
November 20247
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20248
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
September 20247
August 20243
July 20249
June 202410
May 20249
April 20248
March 20246

A total of 126 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20259
December 20249
November 20245
October 202417
September 20249
August 202413
July 202410
June 202410
May 202411
April 202416
March 20249

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20243
October 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Ockendon in February 2025

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

1. Delaware Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
2. Medlar Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
4. Fairlane Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Arisdale Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
6. Dennis Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Ashdon Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Rosemary Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
9. Dart Green (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Anglia Way (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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