Crime in Aveley and Uplands: statistics, rates and trends
979 crimes were recorded in Aveley and Uplands in the 12 months to July 2026, 88.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Aveley and Uplands
- Questions about crime in Aveley and Uplands
- About this data
979 crimes were recorded in Aveley and Uplands in the 12 months to July 2026, 88.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 360 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Aveley and Uplands has the 1,542nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Aveley and Uplands | Thurrock | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 979 | 18,082 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 88.6 | 99.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 11,044 | 180,989 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Aveley and Uplands was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,250 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (946). Over the whole period it fell 19%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 979 | 88.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,065 | 96.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 946 | 85.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,144 | 103.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,122 | 101.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,243 | 112.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,250 | 113.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,204 | 109.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,208 | 109.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 85 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Aveley and Uplands over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime, criminal damage and arson, drugs.
The largest increases were in drugs (+47%) and other crime (+29%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-74%) and public order (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 360 | 32.6 | 0.95 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 127 | 11.5 | 2.33 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 124 | 11.2 | 0.73 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 101 | 9.1 | 1.35 | +1% |
| Other theft | 68 | 6.2 | 0.96 | +0% |
| Drugs | 47 | 4.3 | 1.30 | +47% |
| Public order | 47 | 4.3 | 0.64 | -38% |
| Other crime | 31 | 2.8 | 1.33 | +29% |
| Burglary | 28 | 2.5 | 0.72 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 1.7 | 0.21 | -74% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.4 | 1.40 | +67% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 0.47 | -12% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 0.21 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Aveley and Uplands
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Aveley and Uplands recorded 360 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 36.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Aveley and Uplands
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Aveley and Uplands recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 13.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Aveley and Uplands
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Aveley and Uplands recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Aveley and Uplands
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Aveley and Uplands recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Aveley and Uplands
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Aveley and Uplands recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Aveley and Uplands
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Aveley and Uplands recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Aveley and Uplands
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Aveley and Uplands recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Aveley and Uplands
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Aveley and Uplands recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Aveley and Uplands
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Aveley and Uplands recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Aveley and Uplands
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Aveley and Uplands recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 74% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Aveley and Uplands
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Aveley and Uplands recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Aveley and Uplands
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Aveley and Uplands recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Aveley and Uplands
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Aveley and Uplands recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Aveley and Uplands
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Aveley and Uplands recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Aveley and Uplands, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Aveley and Uplands.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aveley and Uplands |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belhus | 797 | 74.6 | -16% |
| West Thurrock and South Stifford | 3,156 | 215.0 | +143% |
| Ockendon | 1,159 | 91.4 | +3% |
| South Chafford | 566 | 73.9 | -17% |
| Chafford and North Stifford | 538 | 66.8 | -25% |
| Stifford Clays | 454 | 67.0 | -24% |
| Grays Riverside | 2,251 | 163.8 | +85% |
| Grays Thurrock | 834 | 81.5 | -8% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Aveley and Uplands over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 64 |
| On or near London Road | 50 |
| On or near Ship Lane | 41 |
| On or near Bailey Close | 37 |
| On or near Belhus View | 35 |
| On or near Monnow Road | 33 |
| On or near Stifford Road | 31 |
| On or near Supermarket | 31 |
| On or near Teviot Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Ravel Road | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Aveley and Uplands over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 358 | 36.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 231 | 23.6% |
| Not recorded | 124 | 12.7% |
| Under investigation | 99 | 10.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 4.3% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 3.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 2.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 2.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% |
Aveley and Uplands has an estimated population of 11,044. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Aveley and Uplands sits in decile 4.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Aveley and Uplands |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.1% |
| Social rented homes | 19.5% |
| Private rented homes | 13.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 |
Is Aveley and Uplands a safe place to live?
Aveley and Uplands recorded 88.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Aveley and Uplands?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 360 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (127).
Is crime in Aveley and Uplands going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aveley and Uplands was down 8% on the year before: 979 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,065 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Aveley and Uplands?
Aveley and Uplands is policed by Essex. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Aveley and Uplands. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.