Crime in Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock: statistics, rates and trends
1,118 crimes were recorded in Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock in the 12 months to July 2026, 103.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock at a glance
- Crime trends in Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock
- Types of crime in Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock
- Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock
- Population and deprivation in Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock
- Questions about crime in Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock
- About this data
1,118 crimes were recorded in Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock in the 12 months to July 2026, 103.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 453 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock has the 1,166th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock | Thurrock | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,118 | 18,082 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 103.2 | 99.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -0% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,834 | 180,989 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,405 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (974). Over the whole period it rose 4%, 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 | 1,118 | 103.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,122 | 103.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 974 | 89.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,102 | 101.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,163 | 107.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,318 | 121.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,405 | 129.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,396 | 128.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,080 | 99.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 136 |
| June 2026 | 98 |
| May 2026 | 125 |
| April 2026 | 97 |
| March 2026 | 94 |
| February 2026 | 59 |
| January 2026 | 101 |
| December 2025 | 70 |
| November 2025 | 77 |
| October 2025 | 84 |
| September 2025 | 87 |
| August 2025 | 90 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock 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 criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+52%) and drugs (+25%). The largest falls were in other crime (-33%) and burglary (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 453 | 41.8 | 1.22 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 182 | 16.8 | 1.10 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 138 | 12.7 | 1.88 | -15% |
| Vehicle crime | 94 | 8.7 | 1.76 | -9% |
| Public order | 55 | 5.1 | 0.76 | -29% |
| Other theft | 46 | 4.2 | 0.66 | +15% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 3.5 | 0.42 | +52% |
| Drugs | 35 | 3.2 | 0.99 | +25% |
| Other crime | 26 | 2.4 | 1.14 | -33% |
| Burglary | 21 | 1.9 | 0.55 | -30% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.1 | 1.14 | +71% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.8 | 0.61 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.6 | 0.78 | +40% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock recorded 453 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 40.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock recorded 182 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 16.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Thurrock Blackshots | 483 | 68.5 | -34% |
| Little Thurrock Rectory | 437 | 66.0 | -36% |
| Tilbury St Chads | 923 | 131.1 | +27% |
| Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park | 1,221 | 143.4 | +39% |
| Grays Thurrock | 834 | 81.5 | -21% |
| East Tilbury | 577 | 72.0 | -30% |
| Stifford Clays | 454 | 67.0 | -35% |
| Grays Riverside | 2,251 | 163.8 | +59% |
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 Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ravencroft | 99 |
| On or near Delargy Close | 57 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 45 |
| On or near Thames View | 41 |
| On or near Heath Road | 36 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 33 |
| On or near Marisco Close | 31 |
| On or near Loewen Road | 29 |
| On or near Scott Road | 22 |
| On or near Haig Road | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock 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 | 332 | 29.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 288 | 25.8% |
| Not recorded | 182 | 16.3% |
| Under investigation | 110 | 9.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 47 | 4.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 46 | 4.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 2.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 22 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 1.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 1.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock has an estimated population of 10,834. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock sits in decile 3.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.9% |
| Social rented homes | 34.5% |
| Private rented homes | 9.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 18.2% |
Is Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock a safe place to live?
Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock recorded 103.2 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 Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 453 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (182).
Is crime in Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,118 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,122 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock?
Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock 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 Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.