Crime Rate in The Homesteads: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in The Homesteads

The total recorded crimes in The Homesteads, Thurrock, UK in February 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a The Homesteads crime rate of 1.27 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 The Homesteads, encompassing approximately 23,680 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Other crime: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
The Homesteads Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colville Close with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Hudsons Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is The Homesteads?

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

  • Relative to Thurrock:

    • In 2024, The Homesteads demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Thurrock average, with 345 crimes compared to 1003.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, The Homesteads recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, The Homesteads had fewer crimes than the Thurrock average, with 323 crimes compared to 959. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, The Homesteads recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

The Homesteads Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the The Homesteads has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 1.27 ranking 16th out of 19 in the Thurrock, UK

In 2024, the total The Homesteads crimes were 345. The crime rate of The Homesteads in 2024 was 14.57 (year) or 1.21 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Thurrock.

In 2023, the total crimes in The Homesteads were around 323 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.64 (year) or 1.14 (month) ranking 20 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
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
Little Thurrock Rectory29 17425 18386 18
Corringham and Fobbing16 20341 20340 19

The Homesteads Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Other crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20241
November 20247
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
April 20243
March 20246

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20259
December 20247
November 20241
October 20248
September 202413
August 202416
July 202418
June 202428
May 202413
April 202421
March 202414

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations The Homesteads in February 2025

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

1. Colville Close (Map)
Total6
Other crime5
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hudsons Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
4. Havis Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hope Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Regan Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
7. Tomkins Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Purcell Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Holst Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Arne Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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