Crime Rate in The Homesteads: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in The Homesteads

The total recorded crimes in The Homesteads, Thurrock, UK in July 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a The Homesteads crime rate of 0.93 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
The Homesteads Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hudsons Close with total crimes: 3
  • Southend Road with total crimes: 3
  • Tomkins 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 areas in the Thurrock.

    • 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 areas in the Thurrock.

  • 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 July 2025 the The Homesteads has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 0.93 ranking 20th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (The Homesteads)CrimesRank (The Homesteads)CrimesRank (The Homesteads)
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
Orsett49 14700 13501 14
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 Homesteads 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 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20259
May 202515
April 202515
March 20259
February 20256
January 20259
December 20247
November 20241
October 20248
September 202413
August 202416

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20257
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20247
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
October 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations The Homesteads in July 2025

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

1. Hudsons Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Southend Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
3. Tomkins Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Colville Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Buckley Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Dowland Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Weelkes Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Holst Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Boyce Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Kathleen Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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