Crime in Belhus: statistics, rates and trends
797 crimes were recorded in Belhus in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before.
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797 crimes were recorded in Belhus in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 403 reports (51% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Belhus has the 2,044th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Belhus | Thurrock | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 797 | 18,082 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.6 | 99.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,688 | 180,989 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Belhus was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,240 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (703). Over the whole period it fell 25%, 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 | 797 | 74.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 703 | 65.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 804 | 75.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 927 | 86.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,003 | 93.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,237 | 115.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,127 | 105.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,240 | 116.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,065 | 99.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 79 |
| June 2026 | 75 |
| May 2026 | 68 |
| April 2026 | 54 |
| March 2026 | 64 |
| February 2026 | 64 |
| January 2026 | 60 |
| December 2025 | 76 |
| November 2025 | 61 |
| October 2025 | 86 |
| September 2025 | 49 |
| August 2025 | 61 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Belhus 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. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+36%) and violence and sexual offences (+24%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 403 | 37.7 | 1.10 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 83 | 7.8 | 0.51 | +36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 63 | 5.9 | 0.87 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 60 | 5.6 | 1.14 | -13% |
| Public order | 57 | 5.3 | 0.80 | +14% |
| Other theft | 39 | 3.6 | 0.57 | +18% |
| Drugs | 27 | 2.5 | 0.77 | -4% |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.2 | 0.63 | +14% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.2 | 0.58 | -24% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.8 | 0.87 | +80% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.7 | 0.08 | -50% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 0.35 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 0.28 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.23 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Belhus
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Belhus recorded 403 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 50.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Belhus
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Belhus recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Belhus
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Belhus recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Belhus
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Belhus recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Belhus
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Belhus recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Belhus
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Belhus recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Belhus
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Belhus recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Belhus
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Belhus recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Belhus
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Belhus recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Belhus
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Belhus recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Belhus
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Belhus recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Belhus
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Belhus recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Belhus
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Belhus recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Belhus
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Belhus recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Belhus, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Belhus.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Belhus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ockendon | 1,159 | 91.4 | +23% |
| Aveley and Uplands | 979 | 88.6 | +19% |
| Chafford and North Stifford | 538 | 66.8 | -10% |
| South Chafford | 566 | 73.9 | -1% |
| Stifford Clays | 454 | 67.0 | -10% |
| West Thurrock and South Stifford | 3,156 | 215.0 | +188% |
| Grays Thurrock | 834 | 81.5 | +9% |
| Grays Riverside | 2,251 | 163.8 | +120% |
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 Belhus over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Buckles Lane | 57 |
| On or near Broxburn Drive | 44 |
| On or near Foxglove Road | 43 |
| On or near Callan Grove | 38 |
| On or near Corran Way | 34 |
| On or near Cranell Green | 31 |
| On or near Victoria'S Way | 28 |
| On or near Broxburn Court | 26 |
| On or near Stifford Road | 26 |
| On or near Dale Close | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Belhus 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 283 | 35.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 212 | 26.6% |
| Not recorded | 83 | 10.4% |
| Under investigation | 80 | 10.0% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 3.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 3.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 1.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 15 | 1.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 1.3% |
Belhus has an estimated population of 10,688. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Belhus sits in decile 3.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Belhus |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.8% |
| Social rented homes | 31.5% |
| Private rented homes | 12.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 |
Is Belhus a safe place to live?
Belhus recorded 74.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Belhus?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 403 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (83).
Is crime in Belhus going up or down?
Recorded crime in Belhus was up 13% on the year before: 797 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 703 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Belhus?
Belhus 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 Belhus. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.