Crime Rate in Ockendon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ockendon

The total recorded crimes in Ockendon, Thurrock, UK in May 2025 are around 114 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ockendon crime rate of 4.32 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (38.24% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
Ockendon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Delaware Road with total crimes: 10
  • Derry Avenue with total crimes: 9

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 areas in the Thurrock.

    • 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 areas in the Thurrock.

  • 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 May 2025 the Ockendon has recorded 114 crimes with crime rate of 4.32 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ockendon)CrimesRank (Ockendon)CrimesRank (Ockendon)
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
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

Ockendon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 20254
February 20258
January 20254
December 20243
November 20248
October 202412
September 20245
August 20249
July 20247
June 202414
May 202417

A total of 504 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202534
March 202536
February 202528
January 202533
December 202426
November 202426
October 202426
September 202440
August 202438
July 202457
June 202478
May 202435

A total of 127 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20253
March 202512
February 20258
January 20259
December 20249
November 20245
October 202417
September 20249
August 202413
July 202410
June 202410
May 202411

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20259
February 20251
January 20254
December 202411
November 20247
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20248
June 20246
May 20244

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

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 20256
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20247
August 20246
July 20241
June 202416
May 202414

A total of 121 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20249
August 202418
July 202410
June 202440
May 20246

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20242
July 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
November 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20258
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
September 20247
August 20243
July 20249
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 202510
February 20257
January 20259
December 20249
November 20246
October 20242
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20253
January 20253
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Ockendon in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Delaware Road (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Burglary1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Derry Avenue (Map)
Total9
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Peartree Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Drugs1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
6. Maverick Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Other theft1
7. Aldham Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Falcon Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
9. North Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
10. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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