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 July 2025 are around 429 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Thurrock and South Stifford crime rate of 16.92 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 Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (120) incidents (44.58% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (91) incidents (22.97% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (56) incidents (-15.15% decrease)
West Thurrock and South Stifford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 52
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 47
  • Motorway Service Area with total crimes: 32

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 July 2025 the West Thurrock and South Stifford has recorded 429 crimes with crime rate of 16.92 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Thurrock and South Stifford)CrimesRank (West Thurrock and South Stifford)CrimesRank (West Thurrock and South Stifford)
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 Homesteads22 20345 19323 20

West Thurrock and South Stifford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 120 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 91 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (83 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (74 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 347 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202549
June 202559
May 202538
April 202529
March 202531
February 202526
January 202527
December 202425
November 202426
October 202437

A total of 159 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202524
May 202511
April 202518
March 202513
February 20259
January 202520
December 202410
November 202418
October 202425

A total of 764 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 76.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202591
June 202574
May 202581
April 202565
March 202581
February 202556
January 202573
December 202483
November 202478
October 202482

A total of 569 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 56.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202556
June 202566
May 202540
April 202554
March 202530
February 202553
January 202568
December 202469
November 202465
October 202468

A total of 263 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202526
May 202522
April 202533
March 202515
February 202515
January 202530
December 202428
November 202427
October 202430

A total of 114 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202511
May 202517
April 20251
March 20259
February 20253
January 202519
December 202423
November 202410
October 202413

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 20256
April 20251
March 20254
February 20259
January 20256
December 20244
November 20247
October 20241

A total of 247 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202540
May 202524
April 202521
March 202521
February 202520
January 202517
December 202418
November 202426
October 202428

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242

A total of 818 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 81.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025120
June 202583
May 202567
April 202592
March 202586
February 202568
January 202566
December 202472
November 202477
October 202487

A total of 53 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 202413

A total of 63 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20256
April 20258
March 20256
February 20252
January 20256
December 20249
November 202410
October 20243

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252
February 20254
November 20242
October 20244

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20257
April 20252
March 20252
February 20256
January 20258
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241

High Crime Locations West Thurrock and South Stifford in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total52
Shoplifting42
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft2
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total47
Shoplifting25
Violence and sexual offences9
Vehicle crime5
Other theft3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
3. Motorway Service Area (Map)
Total32
Vehicle crime16
Drugs4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. West Thurrock Way (Map)
Total26
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences8
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Robbery2
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting18
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
6. Lake Rise (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting12
Other crime2
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting6
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft2
8. Loweswater Way (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour10
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
10. Crusader Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1

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