Crime in Grays Thurrock: statistics, rates and trends
897 crimes were recorded in Grays Thurrock in the 12 months to August 2026, 87.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Grays Thurrock
- Questions about crime in Grays Thurrock
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (382), vehicle crime (90) and anti-social behaviour (84) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,578th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Grays Thurrock | Thurrock | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 897 | 18,319 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.6 | 101.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 10,234 | 180,989 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Grays Thurrock peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,027 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (706). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 897 | 87.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 765 | 74.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 706 | 69.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 763 | 74.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 898 | 87.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,027 | 100.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 962 | 94.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,026 | 100.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 764 | 74.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 107 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Grays Thurrock recorded notably more vehicle crime (77% above the national rate) and drugs (28% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (47% below) and shoplifting (45% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 30 to 43 and burglary rose from 23 to 31, while criminal damage and arson fell from 77 to 58.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 382 | 37.3 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Vehicle crime | 90 | 8.8 | 5.0 | +29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 84 | 8.2 | 15.4 | +31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 5.7 | 6.7 | -25% |
| Public order | 58 | 5.7 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Other theft | 57 | 5.6 | 6.4 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 48 | 4.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 43 | 4.2 | 3.3 | +43% |
| Burglary | 31 | 3.0 | 3.6 | +35% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 1.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Grays Thurrock; the highest is Grays Riverside (163.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Little Thurrock Rectory (64.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Grays Thurrock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Thurrock Rectory | 425 | 64.2 | -27% |
| Grays Riverside | 2,244 | 163.3 | +86% |
| Little Thurrock Blackshots | 525 | 74.5 | -15% |
| Stifford Clays | 476 | 70.2 | -20% |
| Chafford and North Stifford | 531 | 65.9 | -25% |
| South Chafford | 573 | 74.8 | -15% |
| Chadwell St Mary | 1,159 | 107.0 | +22% |
| Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park | 1,209 | 142.0 | +62% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Grays Thurrock over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (83).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 83 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 69 |
| On or near Orsett Road | 40 |
| On or near Manor Road | 30 |
| On or near Albemarle Close | 27 |
| On or near Salisbury Road | 27 |
| On or near Hathaway Road | 26 |
| On or near Church Street | 25 |
| On or near Rookwood Close | 25 |
| On or near Pym Place | 19 |
Of the 813 crimes in Grays Thurrock with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 84 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 295 | 36.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 251 | 30.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 93 | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 34 | 4.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 33 | 4.1% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Grays Thurrock has an estimated population of 10,234 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (27%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Grays Thurrock average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Grays Thurrock | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Grays Thurrock a safe place to live?
Grays Thurrock recorded 87.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,578th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Grays Thurrock?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 382 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (90).
Is crime in Grays Thurrock going up or down?
Recorded crime in Grays Thurrock was up 17% on the year before: 897 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 765 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Grays Thurrock?
About 10,234 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Grays Thurrock?
Grays Thurrock 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.