Crime Rate in Orsett: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Orsett

The total recorded crimes in Orsett, Thurrock, UK in May 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Orsett crime rate of 56.94 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
Orsett Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandown Close with total crimes: 9
  • Hew Watt Close with total crimes: 3
  • Fen Lane 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 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 May 2025 the Orsett has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 56.94 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Orsett)CrimesRank (Orsett)CrimesRank (Orsett)
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
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

Orsett Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20256
March 202510
February 202514
January 20255
December 202411
November 202413
October 202411
September 20246
August 202410
July 20249
June 202424
May 202414

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20257
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
July 20242
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 280 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 202519
February 202532
January 202521
December 202430
November 202444
October 20248
September 20248
August 202418
July 202414
June 202448
May 202421

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 104 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 20258
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20248
October 20246
September 20247
August 20248
July 202410
June 202424
May 202415

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Sandown Close (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Public order2
2. Hew Watt Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Fen Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Hornsby Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Sandown Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Stephens Crescent (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Grosvenor Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Annabell Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Pound Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Penn Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1

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