Crime in Grays Riverside: statistics, rates and trends
2,244 crimes were recorded in Grays Riverside in the 12 months to August 2026, 163.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Grays Riverside at a glance
- Crime trends in Grays Riverside
- Types of crime in Grays Riverside
- Grays Riverside compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Grays Riverside
- What happened after crimes were reported in Grays Riverside
- Demographics of Grays Riverside
- Questions about crime in Grays Riverside
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (789), shoplifting (291) and anti-social behaviour (233) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 352nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Grays Riverside | Thurrock | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,244 | 18,319 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 163.3 | 101.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 13,744 | 180,989 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Grays Riverside peaked in the year to August 2019 (2,507 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (1,997). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 3%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,244 | 163.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,387 | 173.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,224 | 161.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,997 | 145.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,145 | 156.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,470 | 179.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,268 | 165.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,507 | 182.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,173 | 158.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 222 |
| July 2026 | 186 |
| June 2026 | 183 |
| May 2026 | 176 |
| April 2026 | 182 |
| March 2026 | 183 |
| February 2026 | 177 |
| January 2026 | 196 |
| December 2025 | 157 |
| November 2025 | 207 |
| October 2025 | 186 |
| September 2025 | 189 |
Compared with England and Wales, Grays Riverside recorded notably more drugs (3.7 times the national rate), shoplifting (2.5 times the national rate) and bicycle theft (2.2 times the national rate). On the year before, drugs rose from 113 to 166 and vehicle crime rose from 88 to 125, while shoplifting fell from 627 to 291 and robbery fell from 36 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 789 | 57.4 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 291 | 21.2 | 8.5 | -54% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 233 | 17.0 | 15.4 | +18% |
| Public order | 169 | 12.3 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Drugs | 166 | 12.1 | 3.3 | +47% |
| Other theft | 159 | 11.6 | 6.4 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 141 | 10.3 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 125 | 9.1 | 5.0 | +42% |
| Burglary | 47 | 3.4 | 3.6 | +31% |
| Other crime | 32 | 2.3 | 2.1 | -3% |
| Bicycle theft | 25 | 1.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 24 | 1.7 | 1.4 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 23 | 1.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 20 | 1.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Grays Riverside has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Grays Riverside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grays Thurrock | 897 | 87.6 | -46% |
| Little Thurrock Rectory | 425 | 64.2 | -61% |
| Chafford and North Stifford | 531 | 65.9 | -60% |
| South Chafford | 573 | 74.8 | -54% |
| Stifford Clays | 476 | 70.2 | -57% |
| Little Thurrock Blackshots | 525 | 74.5 | -54% |
| Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park | 1,209 | 142.0 | -13% |
| Tilbury St Chads | 923 | 131.1 | -20% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Grays Riverside over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “High Street” (252).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near High Street | 252 |
| On or near New Road | 151 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 146 |
| On or near Argyll Road | 143 |
| On or near Police Station | 129 |
| On or near Supermarket | 111 |
| On or near Exmouth Road | 94 |
| On or near Parking Area | 94 |
| On or near Sherfield Road | 77 |
| On or near Station Approach | 64 |
Of the 2,011 crimes in Grays Riverside with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 233 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 737 | 36.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 547 | 27.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 188 | 9.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 155 | 7.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 126 | 6.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 116 | 5.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 52 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 47 | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 23 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
Grays Riverside has an estimated population of 13,744 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (36%, against 20%), a younger population (6.8%, against 18.9%) and fewer retired residents (9.1%, against 21.6%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Grays Riverside average decile 4.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Grays Riverside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 68.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 45.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 36.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Grays Riverside a safe place to live?
Grays Riverside recorded 163.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 352nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Grays Riverside?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 789 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (291).
Is crime in Grays Riverside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Grays Riverside was down 6% on the year before: 2,244 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,387 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Grays Riverside?
About 13,744 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 6.8% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Grays Riverside?
Grays Riverside 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.