Crime in Aveley and Uplands: statistics, rates and trends
996 crimes were recorded in Aveley and Uplands in the 12 months to August 2026, 90.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Aveley and Uplands at a glance
- Crime trends in Aveley and Uplands
- Types of crime in Aveley and Uplands
- Aveley and Uplands compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Aveley and Uplands
- What happened after crimes were reported in Aveley and Uplands
- Demographics of Aveley and Uplands
- Questions about crime in Aveley and Uplands
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (369), vehicle crime (136) and anti-social behaviour (130) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,490th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Aveley and Uplands | Thurrock | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 996 | 18,319 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.2 | 101.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 11,044 | 180,989 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Aveley and Uplands peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,236 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (966). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 996 | 90.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,033 | 93.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 966 | 87.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,155 | 104.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,103 | 99.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,234 | 111.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,232 | 111.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,236 | 111.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,187 | 107.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 102 |
| July 2026 | 99 |
| June 2026 | 84 |
| May 2026 | 87 |
| April 2026 | 85 |
| March 2026 | 88 |
| February 2026 | 60 |
| January 2026 | 85 |
| December 2025 | 73 |
| November 2025 | 83 |
| October 2025 | 59 |
| September 2025 | 91 |
Compared with England and Wales, Aveley and Uplands recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.5 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (32% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (73% below) and public order (32% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 92 to 130 and drugs rose from 33 to 43, while shoplifting fell from 72 to 25 and public order fell from 77 to 50.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 369 | 33.4 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 136 | 12.3 | 5.0 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 130 | 11.8 | 15.4 | +41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 98 | 8.9 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Other theft | 67 | 6.1 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Public order | 50 | 4.5 | 6.7 | -35% |
| Drugs | 43 | 3.9 | 3.3 | +30% |
| Burglary | 27 | 2.4 | 3.6 | -25% |
| Other crime | 27 | 2.4 | 2.1 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 2.3 | 8.5 | -65% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Aveley and Uplands; the highest is West Thurrock and South Stifford (216.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Chafford and North Stifford (65.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aveley and Uplands |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belhus | 815 | 76.3 | -15% |
| West Thurrock and South Stifford | 3,180 | 216.6 | +140% |
| Ockendon | 1,154 | 91.0 | +1% |
| South Chafford | 573 | 74.8 | -17% |
| Chafford and North Stifford | 531 | 65.9 | -27% |
| Stifford Clays | 476 | 70.2 | -22% |
| Grays Riverside | 2,244 | 163.3 | +81% |
| Grays Thurrock | 897 | 87.6 | -3% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Aveley and Uplands over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (67).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 67 |
| On or near London Road | 48 |
| On or near Bailey Close | 42 |
| On or near Ship Lane | 42 |
| On or near Supermarket | 35 |
| On or near Belhus View | 34 |
| On or near Monnow Road | 34 |
| On or near Stifford Road | 30 |
| On or near Stanford Gardens | 22 |
| On or near Teviot Avenue | 22 |
Of the 866 crimes in Aveley and Uplands with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 130 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 354 | 40.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 233 | 26.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 109 | 12.6% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 29 | 3.3% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Aveley and Uplands has an estimated population of 11,044 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%), a younger population (12%, against 19%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Aveley and Uplands average decile 4.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Aveley and Uplands | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Aveley and Uplands a safe place to live?
Aveley and Uplands recorded 90.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,490th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Aveley and Uplands?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 369 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (136).
Is crime in Aveley and Uplands going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aveley and Uplands was down 4% on the year before: 996 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,033 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Aveley and Uplands?
About 11,044 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Aveley and Uplands?
Aveley and Uplands is policed by Essex.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.