Crime in Little Thurrock Rectory: statistics, rates and trends
425 crimes were recorded in Little Thurrock Rectory in the 12 months to August 2026, 64.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Little Thurrock Rectory at a glance
- Crime trends in Little Thurrock Rectory
- Types of crime in Little Thurrock Rectory
- Little Thurrock Rectory compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Little Thurrock Rectory
- What happened after crimes were reported in Little Thurrock Rectory
- Demographics of Little Thurrock Rectory
- Questions about crime in Little Thurrock Rectory
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (143), vehicle crime (66) and anti-social behaviour (51) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,465th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Little Thurrock Rectory | Thurrock | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 425 | 18,319 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.2 | 101.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 6,619 | 180,989 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Little Thurrock Rectory peaked in the year to August 2021 (583 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (376). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 425 | 64.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 376 | 56.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 429 | 64.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 413 | 62.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 509 | 76.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 583 | 88.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 537 | 81.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 515 | 77.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 432 | 65.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 36 |
| July 2026 | 43 |
| June 2026 | 47 |
| May 2026 | 32 |
| April 2026 | 35 |
| March 2026 | 43 |
| February 2026 | 32 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 29 |
| October 2025 | 35 |
| September 2025 | 33 |
Compared with England and Wales, Little Thurrock Rectory recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.0 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (50% below) and criminal damage and arson (40% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 27 to 36 and anti-social behaviour rose from 39 to 51, while criminal damage and arson fell from 41 to 27 and public order fell from 38 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 143 | 21.6 | 34.2 | +20% |
| Vehicle crime | 66 | 10.0 | 5.0 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 7.7 | 15.4 | +31% |
| Other theft | 36 | 5.4 | 6.4 | +33% |
| Public order | 29 | 4.4 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -34% |
| Burglary | 21 | 3.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 2.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 2.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Little Thurrock Rectory.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Little Thurrock Rectory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grays Thurrock | 897 | 87.6 | +37% |
| Little Thurrock Blackshots | 525 | 74.5 | +16% |
| Grays Riverside | 2,244 | 163.3 | +154% |
| Stifford Clays | 476 | 70.2 | +9% |
| Chadwell St Mary | 1,159 | 107.0 | +67% |
| Chafford and North Stifford | 531 | 65.9 | +3% |
| Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park | 1,209 | 142.0 | +121% |
| Tilbury St Chads | 923 | 131.1 | +104% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Little Thurrock Rectory over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (40).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 40 |
| On or near Boscombe Avenue | 30 |
| On or near Tyrrells Hall Close | 28 |
| On or near Blockhouse Road | 27 |
| On or near Martello Close | 17 |
| On or near Spurgeon Close | 17 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Walpole Close | 14 |
| On or near Eastern Road | 12 |
| On or near Towers Road | 12 |
Of the 374 crimes in Little Thurrock Rectory with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 51 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 163 | 43.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 103 | 27.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 9.4% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 4.5% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Little Thurrock Rectory has an estimated population of 6,619 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.0%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (25%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Little Thurrock Rectory average decile 6.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Little Thurrock Rectory | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Little Thurrock Rectory a safe place to live?
Little Thurrock Rectory recorded 64.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,465th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Little Thurrock Rectory?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 143 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (66).
Is crime in Little Thurrock Rectory going up or down?
Recorded crime in Little Thurrock Rectory was up 13% on the year before: 425 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 376 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Little Thurrock Rectory?
About 6,619 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Little Thurrock Rectory?
Little Thurrock Rectory 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.