Crime in Corringham and Fobbing: statistics, rates and trends
383 crimes were recorded in Corringham and Fobbing in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 26% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Corringham and Fobbing at a glance
- Crime trends in Corringham and Fobbing
- Types of crime in Corringham and Fobbing
- Corringham and Fobbing compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Corringham and Fobbing
- What happened after crimes were reported in Corringham and Fobbing
- Population and deprivation in Corringham and Fobbing
- Questions about crime in Corringham and Fobbing
- About this data
383 crimes were recorded in Corringham and Fobbing in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 26% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 148 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Corringham and Fobbing has the 2,355th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Corringham and Fobbing | Thurrock | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 383 | 18,082 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.0 | 99.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +26% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,713 | 180,989 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Corringham and Fobbing was highest in the year to July 2026 (383 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (303). Over the whole period it rose 12%, 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 | 383 | 67.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 303 | 53.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 338 | 59.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 352 | 61.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 359 | 62.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 369 | 64.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 370 | 64.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 358 | 62.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 342 | 59.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 41 |
| June 2026 | 41 |
| May 2026 | 34 |
| April 2026 | 25 |
| March 2026 | 21 |
| February 2026 | 29 |
| January 2026 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 35 |
| November 2025 | 28 |
| October 2025 | 29 |
| September 2025 | 43 |
| August 2025 | 31 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Corringham and Fobbing 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, drugs, other crime.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+57%) and criminal damage and arson (+50%). The largest falls were in other theft (-16%) and vehicle crime (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 148 | 25.9 | 0.76 | +57% |
| Other theft | 38 | 6.7 | 1.04 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 6.3 | 1.28 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 5.4 | 0.35 | +41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 5.3 | 0.77 | +50% |
| Drugs | 29 | 5.1 | 1.55 | +26% |
| Public order | 28 | 4.9 | 0.74 | +47% |
| Other crime | 17 | 3.0 | 1.41 | +6% |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.3 | 0.64 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.4 | 1.44 | +167% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.7 | 0.08 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.21 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Corringham and Fobbing
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Corringham and Fobbing recorded 148 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 38.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Corringham and Fobbing
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Corringham and Fobbing recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Corringham and Fobbing
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Corringham and Fobbing recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Corringham and Fobbing
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Corringham and Fobbing recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Corringham and Fobbing
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Corringham and Fobbing recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Corringham and Fobbing
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Corringham and Fobbing recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Corringham and Fobbing
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Corringham and Fobbing recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Corringham and Fobbing
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Corringham and Fobbing recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Corringham and Fobbing
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Corringham and Fobbing recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Corringham and Fobbing
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Corringham and Fobbing recorded 8 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 167% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Corringham and Fobbing
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Corringham and Fobbing recorded 4 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Corringham and Fobbing
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Corringham and Fobbing recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Corringham and Fobbing, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Corringham and Fobbing.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Corringham and Fobbing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford East and Corringham Town | 596 | 68.9 | +3% |
| The Homesteads | 249 | 29.9 | -55% |
| Stanford-le-Hope West | 761 | 94.1 | +40% |
| Orsett | 600 | 91.4 | +36% |
| East Tilbury | 577 | 72.0 | +7% |
| Chadwell St Mary | 1,118 | 103.2 | +54% |
| Little Thurrock Blackshots | 483 | 68.5 | +2% |
| Tilbury St Chads | 923 | 131.1 | +96% |
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 Corringham and Fobbing over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 60 |
| On or near Pacific Avenue | 39 |
| On or near Ocean Boulevard | 30 |
| On or near Parking Area | 26 |
| On or near Park Gate Road | 16 |
| On or near Herd Lane | 14 |
| On or near Beechcombe | 10 |
| On or near Birchwood Road | 10 |
| On or near Fobbing Road | 9 |
| On or near Fort William Road | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Corringham and Fobbing 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 | 116 | 30.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 114 | 29.8% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 9.4% |
| Not recorded | 31 | 8.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 7.0% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 4.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 4.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 2.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Corringham and Fobbing has an estimated population of 5,713. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Corringham and Fobbing sits in decile 6.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Corringham and Fobbing |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.2% |
| Private rented homes | 11.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 |
Is Corringham and Fobbing a safe place to live?
Corringham and Fobbing recorded 67.0 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 Corringham and Fobbing?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 148 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (38).
Is crime in Corringham and Fobbing going up or down?
Recorded crime in Corringham and Fobbing was up 26% on the year before: 383 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 303 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Corringham and Fobbing?
Corringham and Fobbing 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 Corringham and Fobbing. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.