Crime Rate in Orsett: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Orsett

The total recorded crimes in Orsett, Thurrock, UK in February 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Orsett crime rate of 77.44 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 Orsett, encompassing approximately 878 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (52.38% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Orsett Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandown Close with total crimes: 37
  • Annabell Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Hew Watt Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Orsett?

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

  • Relative to Thurrock:

    • In 2024, Orsett demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Thurrock average, with 700 crimes compared to 1003.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Orsett recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Orsett had fewer crimes than the Thurrock average, with 501 crimes compared to 959. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Orsett recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Orsett Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Orsett has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 77.44 ranking 9th out of 19 in the Thurrock, UK

In 2024, the total Orsett crimes were 700. The crime rate of Orsett in 2024 was 797.18 (year) or 66.43 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Thurrock.

In 2023, the total crimes in Orsett were around 501 crimes with yearly crime rate of 570.55 (year) or 47.55 (month) ranking 14 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
Grays Thurrock71 7770 10796 9
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

Orsett Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (21 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (44 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (8 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 Shoplifting (18 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (48 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (10 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20244
April 20243
March 20247

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202514
January 20255
December 202411
November 202413
October 202411
September 20246
August 202410
July 20249
June 202424
May 202414
April 20247
March 20247

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
March 20241

A total of 268 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202532
January 202521
December 202430
November 202444
October 20248
September 20248
August 202418
July 202414
June 202448
May 202421
April 202414
March 202410

A total of 95 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20248
October 20246
September 20247
August 20248
July 202410
June 202424
May 202415
April 20243
March 20247

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20257
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
July 20242
June 202414
May 20248
April 20243
March 20246

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
April 20243

High Crime Locations Orsett in February 2025

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

1. Sandown Close (Map)
Total37
Shoplifting32
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Drugs1
2. Annabell Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Hew Watt Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Kirkham Shaw (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
5. Sandown Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Stanford Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Drugs1
7. Woolings Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Jason Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Vincent Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Pump Street (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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