Crime Rate in West Thurrock and South Stifford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Thurrock and South Stifford

The total recorded crimes in West Thurrock and South Stifford, Thurrock, UK in May 2025 are around 328 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Thurrock and South Stifford crime rate of 12.94 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 West Thurrock and South Stifford, encompassing approximately 25,356 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (81) incidents (24.62% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (67) incidents (-27.17% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (40) incidents (-25.93% decrease)
West Thurrock and South Stifford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 36
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 32
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 28

How safe is West Thurrock and South Stifford?

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

  • Relative to Thurrock:

    • In 2024, West Thurrock and South Stifford reported a higher crime volume than the Thurrock average, with 4,174 crimes compared to 1,003. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, West Thurrock and South Stifford witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the Thurrock.

    • In 2023, West Thurrock and South Stifford experienced a greater number of crimes than the Thurrock average, with 3,625 crimes compared to 959. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, West Thurrock and South Stifford witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the Thurrock.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Thurrock, West Thurrock and South Stifford has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

West Thurrock and South Stifford Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the West Thurrock and South Stifford has recorded 328 crimes with crime rate of 12.94 ranking 1th out of 19 in the Thurrock, UK

In 2024, the total West Thurrock and South Stifford crimes were 4,174. The crime rate of West Thurrock and South Stifford in 2024 was 164.61 (year) or 13.72 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Thurrock.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Thurrock and South Stifford were around 3,625 crimes with yearly crime rate of 142.96 (year) or 11.91 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Thurrock.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Thurrock and South Stifford)CrimesRank (West Thurrock and South Stifford)CrimesRank (West Thurrock and South Stifford)
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 Homesteads27 20345 19323 20

West Thurrock and South Stifford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (81 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (67 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (92 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (65 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (86 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (81 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 68 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 56 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (73 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (68 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 83 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 72 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (77 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (87 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (82 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (83 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (63 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (76 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (75 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 73 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 60 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (146 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (90 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1015 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 78.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202581
April 202565
March 202581
February 202556
January 202573
December 202483
November 202478
October 202482
September 202483
August 202472
July 202473
June 2024146
May 202442

A total of 473 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202529
March 202531
February 202526
January 202527
December 202425
November 202426
October 202437
September 202426
August 202475
July 202424
June 202470
May 202439

A total of 722 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 55.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202554
March 202530
February 202553
January 202568
December 202469
November 202465
October 202468
September 202440
August 202448
July 202460
June 202482
May 202445

A total of 121 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20251
March 20259
February 20253
January 202519
December 202423
November 202410
October 202413
September 20246
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 316 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.31 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202533
March 202515
February 202515
January 202530
December 202428
November 202427
October 202430
September 202418
August 202428
July 202429
June 202412
May 202429

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20254
February 20259
January 20256
December 20244
November 20247
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 202420
May 20243

A total of 69 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20256
February 20252
January 20256
December 20249
November 202410
October 20243
September 20248
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 264 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.31 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202521
March 202521
February 202520
January 202517
December 202418
November 202426
October 202428
September 202413
August 202416
July 202418
June 202426
May 202416

A total of 263 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202518
March 202513
February 20259
January 202520
December 202410
November 202418
October 202425
September 202423
August 202432
July 202424
June 202446
May 202414

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20252
February 20256
January 20258
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20247
July 20241

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
February 20254
November 20242
October 20244
August 202410
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 937 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 72.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202567
April 202592
March 202586
February 202568
January 202566
December 202472
November 202477
October 202487
September 202463
August 202476
July 202457
June 202490
May 202436

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 57 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 202413
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

High Crime Locations West Thurrock and South Stifford in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the West Thurrock and South Stifford postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting15
Drugs7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery2
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total32
Shoplifting20
Vehicle crime6
Bicycle theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Robbery2
Vehicle crime2
4. West Thurrock Way (Map)
Total22
Anti-social behaviour8
Shoplifting6
Vehicle crime4
Bicycle theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Other crime2
Other theft2
Public order2
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
7. Loweswater Way (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour12
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Lake Rise (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons2
Public order2
10. Motorway Service Area (Map)
Total10
Vehicle crime4
Drugs2
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences2

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