Crime Rate in The Homesteads: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in The Homesteads

The total recorded crimes in The Homesteads, Thurrock, UK in May 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a The Homesteads crime rate of 1.14 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
The Homesteads Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hall 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 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 May 2025 the The Homesteads has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 1.14 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (The Homesteads)CrimesRank (The Homesteads)CrimesRank (The Homesteads)
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
Orsett50 14700 13501 14
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 Homesteads Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202515
March 20259
February 20256
January 20259
December 20247
November 20241
October 20248
September 202413
August 202416
July 202418
June 202428
May 202413

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20247
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20245

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

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Hall Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
3. Hudsons Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Fourth Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Orchard Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Tomkins Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Dowland Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Weelkes Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bramleys (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Colman Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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