Crime in Little Thurrock Blackshots: statistics, rates and trends
525 crimes were recorded in Little Thurrock Blackshots in the 12 months to August 2026, 74.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Little Thurrock Blackshots at a glance
- Crime trends in Little Thurrock Blackshots
- Types of crime in Little Thurrock Blackshots
- Little Thurrock Blackshots compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Little Thurrock Blackshots
- What happened after crimes were reported in Little Thurrock Blackshots
- Demographics of Little Thurrock Blackshots
- Questions about crime in Little Thurrock Blackshots
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (161), anti-social behaviour (115) and criminal damage and arson (76) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,043rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Little Thurrock Blackshots | Thurrock | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 525 | 18,319 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.5 | 101.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 7,051 | 180,989 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Little Thurrock Blackshots peaked in the year to August 2020 (590 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (401). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 525 | 74.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 454 | 64.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 401 | 56.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 413 | 58.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 539 | 76.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 572 | 81.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 590 | 83.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 567 | 80.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 530 | 75.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 78 |
| July 2026 | 61 |
| June 2026 | 42 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 53 |
| March 2026 | 46 |
| February 2026 | 32 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 41 |
| November 2025 | 28 |
| October 2025 | 29 |
| September 2025 | 40 |
Compared with England and Wales, Little Thurrock Blackshots recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (60% above the national rate), and notably less public order (49% below) and violence and sexual offences (33% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 66 to 115 and criminal damage and arson rose from 60 to 76, while vehicle crime fell from 60 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 161 | 22.8 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 115 | 16.3 | 15.4 | +74% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 76 | 10.8 | 6.7 | +27% |
| Other theft | 40 | 5.7 | 6.4 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 4.7 | 5.0 | -45% |
| Public order | 24 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Drugs | 21 | 3.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 2.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Little Thurrock Blackshots; 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 Little Thurrock Blackshots |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Thurrock Rectory | 425 | 64.2 | -14% |
| Stifford Clays | 476 | 70.2 | -6% |
| Grays Thurrock | 897 | 87.6 | +18% |
| Chadwell St Mary | 1,159 | 107.0 | +44% |
| Grays Riverside | 2,244 | 163.3 | +119% |
| Chafford and North Stifford | 531 | 65.9 | -11% |
| Tilbury St Chads | 923 | 131.1 | +76% |
| Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park | 1,209 | 142.0 | +91% |
The 10 locations below account for 59% of the crime recorded in Little Thurrock Blackshots over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Jesmond Road” (50).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Jesmond Road | 50 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 40 |
| On or near Milford Road | 36 |
| On or near Springfield Road | 33 |
| On or near Parking Area | 31 |
| On or near Barnmead Meadows | 30 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 30 |
| On or near Wentworth Place | 22 |
| On or near Blackshots Lane | 20 |
| On or near Woodside Close | 16 |
Of the 410 crimes in Little Thurrock Blackshots with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 115 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 181 | 44.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 120 | 29.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 9.3% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 4.6% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Little Thurrock Blackshots has an estimated population of 7,051 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (8.9%, against 20.3%), fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Little Thurrock Blackshots average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Little Thurrock Blackshots | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Little Thurrock Blackshots a safe place to live?
Little Thurrock Blackshots recorded 74.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,043rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Little Thurrock Blackshots?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 161 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (115).
Is crime in Little Thurrock Blackshots going up or down?
Recorded crime in Little Thurrock Blackshots was up 16% on the year before: 525 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 454 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Little Thurrock Blackshots?
About 7,051 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Little Thurrock Blackshots?
Little Thurrock Blackshots 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.