Crime Rate in Orsett: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Orsett

The total recorded crimes in Orsett, Thurrock, UK in July 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Orsett crime rate of 55.80 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Orsett Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandown Close with total crimes: 5
  • Vincent Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Baker Street with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Thurrock.

    • 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 areas in the Thurrock.

  • 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 July 2025 the Orsett has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 55.80 ranking 14th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Orsett)CrimesRank (Orsett)CrimesRank (Orsett)
West Thurrock and South Stifford429 14,174 13,625 1
Grays Riverside183 22,454 22,211 2
Aveley and Uplands138 31,376 31,777 3
Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park117 41,274 41,245 4
Ockendon110 61,241 51,168 5
Chadwell St Mary111 51,073 61,069 6
Belhus74 10782 9887 7
East Tilbury67 11927 7773 10
Tilbury St Chads97 7902 8858 8
Grays Thurrock80 8770 10796 9
Stanford-le-Hope West74 9713 12654 12
Stanford East and Corringham Town53 12713 11660 11
South Chafford50 13527 14623 13
Chafford and North Stifford41 15433 16444 15
Stifford Clays30 17452 15424 16
Little Thurrock Blackshots35 16432 17423 17
Little Thurrock Rectory28 18425 18386 18
Corringham and Fobbing27 19341 20340 19
The Homesteads22 20345 19323 20

Orsett Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (19 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20253
April 20258
March 20258
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20248
October 20246
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20257
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 205 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20257
April 202510
March 202519
February 202532
January 202521
December 202430
November 202444
October 20248
September 20248
August 202418

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202513
May 202515
April 20256
March 202510
February 202514
January 20255
December 202411
November 202413
October 202411
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20257
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
March 20253
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241

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

High Crime Locations Orsett in July 2025

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

1. Sandown Close (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Vincent Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Baker Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
4. China Lane (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Burglary1
5. Long Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
6. Orsett Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Rectory Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
8. Rowley Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. South View (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
10. Conway'S Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1

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