Crime in Corringham and Fobbing: statistics, rates and trends
377 crimes were recorded in Corringham and Fobbing in the 12 months to August 2026, 66.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Corringham and Fobbing
- Questions about crime in Corringham and Fobbing
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (151), other theft (39) and vehicle crime (32) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,390th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Corringham and Fobbing | Thurrock | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 377 | 18,319 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.0 | 101.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,713 | 180,989 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Corringham and Fobbing of any year here (377 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 377 | 66.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 316 | 55.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 331 | 57.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 349 | 61.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 359 | 62.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 374 | 65.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 365 | 63.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 356 | 62.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 353 | 61.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 25 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Corringham and Fobbing recorded notably more drugs (60% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (68% below) and criminal damage and arson (27% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 98 to 151 and criminal damage and arson rose from 20 to 28, while vehicle crime fell from 45 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 151 | 26.4 | 34.2 | +54% |
| Other theft | 39 | 6.8 | 6.4 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 5.6 | 5.0 | -29% |
| Drugs | 30 | 5.3 | 3.3 | +30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 4.9 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 4.9 | 6.7 | +40% |
| Public order | 28 | 4.9 | 6.7 | +40% |
| Other crime | 18 | 3.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Corringham and Fobbing; the highest is Tilbury St Chads (131.1 per 1,000) and the lowest The Homesteads (31.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Corringham and Fobbing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford East and Corringham Town | 614 | 70.9 | +8% |
| The Homesteads | 264 | 31.7 | -52% |
| Stanford-le-Hope West | 759 | 93.9 | +42% |
| Orsett | 610 | 92.9 | +41% |
| East Tilbury | 588 | 73.4 | +11% |
| Chadwell St Mary | 1,159 | 107.0 | +62% |
| Little Thurrock Blackshots | 525 | 74.5 | +13% |
| Tilbury St Chads | 923 | 131.1 | +99% |
The 10 locations below account for 59% of the crime recorded in Corringham and Fobbing over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (60).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 60 |
| On or near Pacific Avenue | 40 |
| On or near Ocean Boulevard | 30 |
| On or near Parking Area | 26 |
| On or near Park Gate Road | 15 |
| On or near Herd Lane | 13 |
| On or near Birchwood Road | 10 |
| On or near Recreation Avenue | 10 |
| On or near Beechcombe | 9 |
| On or near Fobbing Road | 8 |
Of the 349 crimes in Corringham and Fobbing with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 28 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 127 | 36.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 106 | 30.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 7.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 5.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 4.6% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 3.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Corringham and Fobbing has an estimated population of 5,713 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.2%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (9.8%, against 23.3%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (18%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Corringham and Fobbing average decile 6.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Corringham and Fobbing | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 17.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Corringham and Fobbing a safe place to live?
Corringham and Fobbing recorded 66.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,390th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs.
What is the most common crime in Corringham and Fobbing?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 151 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (39).
Is crime in Corringham and Fobbing going up or down?
Recorded crime in Corringham and Fobbing was up 19% on the year before: 377 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 316 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Corringham and Fobbing?
About 5,713 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Corringham and Fobbing?
Corringham and Fobbing 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.