Crime in Grays Thurrock: statistics, rates and trends
834 crimes were recorded in Grays Thurrock in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Grays Thurrock at a glance
- Crime trends in Grays Thurrock
- Types of crime in Grays Thurrock
- Grays Thurrock compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Grays Thurrock
- What happened after crimes were reported in Grays Thurrock
- Population and deprivation in Grays Thurrock
- Questions about crime in Grays Thurrock
- About this data
834 crimes were recorded in Grays Thurrock in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 352 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Grays Thurrock has the 1,801st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Grays Thurrock | Thurrock | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 834 | 18,082 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.5 | 99.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,234 | 180,989 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Grays Thurrock was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,035 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (727). Over the whole period it rose 9%, 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 | 834 | 81.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 767 | 74.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 727 | 71.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 808 | 79.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 850 | 83.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,035 | 101.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 966 | 94.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,006 | 98.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 763 | 74.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 98 |
| June 2026 | 65 |
| May 2026 | 84 |
| April 2026 | 71 |
| March 2026 | 67 |
| February 2026 | 74 |
| January 2026 | 72 |
| December 2025 | 61 |
| November 2025 | 81 |
| October 2025 | 47 |
| September 2025 | 70 |
| August 2025 | 44 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Grays 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 vehicle crime, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+80%) and drugs (+37%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 352 | 34.4 | 1.00 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 89 | 8.7 | 1.77 | +29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 71 | 6.9 | 0.45 | +6% |
| Other theft | 59 | 5.8 | 0.90 | +18% |
| Public order | 59 | 5.8 | 0.87 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 5.3 | 0.78 | -32% |
| Drugs | 41 | 4.0 | 1.23 | +37% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 3.5 | 0.42 | +80% |
| Burglary | 30 | 2.9 | 0.83 | +36% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.7 | 1.71 | +467% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.1 | 0.51 | -8% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.6 | 0.43 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.5 | 0.59 | -29% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 0.23 | -64% |
Violence and sexual offences in Grays Thurrock
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Grays Thurrock recorded 352 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 42.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Grays Thurrock
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Grays Thurrock recorded 89 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 up 29% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Grays Thurrock
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Grays Thurrock recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Grays Thurrock
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Grays Thurrock recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Grays Thurrock
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Grays Thurrock recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Grays Thurrock
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Grays Thurrock recorded 54 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 down 32% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Grays Thurrock
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Grays Thurrock recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Grays Thurrock
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Grays Thurrock recorded 36 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 80% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Grays Thurrock
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Grays Thurrock recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Grays Thurrock
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Grays Thurrock recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 467% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Grays Thurrock
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Grays Thurrock recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Grays Thurrock
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Grays Thurrock recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Grays Thurrock
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Grays Thurrock recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Grays Thurrock
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Grays Thurrock recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Grays Thurrock, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Grays Thurrock.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Grays Thurrock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Thurrock Rectory | 437 | 66.0 | -19% |
| Grays Riverside | 2,251 | 163.8 | +101% |
| Little Thurrock Blackshots | 483 | 68.5 | -16% |
| Stifford Clays | 454 | 67.0 | -18% |
| Chafford and North Stifford | 538 | 66.8 | -18% |
| South Chafford | 566 | 73.9 | -9% |
| Chadwell St Mary | 1,118 | 103.2 | +27% |
| Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park | 1,221 | 143.4 | +76% |
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 Grays Thurrock over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 79 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 58 |
| On or near Orsett Road | 34 |
| On or near Manor Road | 30 |
| On or near Albemarle Close | 25 |
| On or near Salisbury Road | 24 |
| On or near Hathaway Road | 22 |
| On or near Church Street | 22 |
| On or near Rookwood Close | 21 |
| On or near Dexter Close | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Grays 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 | 285 | 34.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 236 | 28.3% |
| Under investigation | 72 | 8.6% |
| Not recorded | 71 | 8.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 5.0% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 3.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 28 | 3.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Grays Thurrock has an estimated population of 10,234. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Grays Thurrock sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Grays Thurrock |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.2% |
| Social rented homes | 18.8% |
| Private rented homes | 22.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
Is Grays Thurrock a safe place to live?
Grays Thurrock recorded 81.5 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 Grays Thurrock?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 352 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (89).
Is crime in Grays Thurrock going up or down?
Recorded crime in Grays Thurrock was up 9% on the year before: 834 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 767 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Grays Thurrock?
Grays 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 Grays Thurrock. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.