Crime in Ockendon: statistics, rates and trends
1,154 crimes were recorded in Ockendon in the 12 months to August 2026, 91.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (430), anti-social behaviour (166) and criminal damage and arson (96) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,467th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Ockendon | Thurrock | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,154 | 18,319 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.0 | 101.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 12,687 | 180,989 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Ockendon peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,746 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,061). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,154 | 91.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,061 | 83.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,159 | 91.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,360 | 107.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,303 | 102.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,631 | 128.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,681 | 132.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,746 | 137.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,523 | 120.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 103 |
| July 2026 | 108 |
| June 2026 | 109 |
| May 2026 | 117 |
| April 2026 | 108 |
| March 2026 | 94 |
| February 2026 | 87 |
| January 2026 | 82 |
| December 2025 | 75 |
| November 2025 | 80 |
| October 2025 | 96 |
| September 2025 | 95 |
Compared with England and Wales, Ockendon recorded notably more vehicle crime (30% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (37% below) and burglary (25% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 97 to 166 and criminal damage and arson rose from 59 to 96, while vehicle crime fell from 110 to 82 and drugs fell from 62 to 49.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 430 | 33.9 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 166 | 13.1 | 15.4 | +71% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 96 | 7.6 | 6.7 | +63% |
| Public order | 83 | 6.5 | 6.7 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 82 | 6.5 | 5.0 | -25% |
| Other theft | 72 | 5.7 | 6.4 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 68 | 5.4 | 8.5 | -1% |
| Drugs | 49 | 3.9 | 3.3 | -21% |
| Burglary | 34 | 2.7 | 3.6 | -17% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.8 | 2.1 | +10% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ockendon; the highest is West Thurrock and South Stifford (216.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Chafford and North Stifford (65.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ockendon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belhus | 815 | 76.3 | -16% |
| Chafford and North Stifford | 531 | 65.9 | -28% |
| Aveley and Uplands | 996 | 90.2 | -1% |
| Stifford Clays | 476 | 70.2 | -23% |
| South Chafford | 573 | 74.8 | -18% |
| West Thurrock and South Stifford | 3,180 | 216.6 | +138% |
| Grays Thurrock | 897 | 87.6 | -4% |
| Little Thurrock Blackshots | 525 | 74.5 | -18% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Ockendon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Delaware Road” (110).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Delaware Road | 110 |
| On or near Supermarket | 78 |
| On or near Elan Road | 43 |
| On or near Ashdon Close | 38 |
| On or near Dart Green | 36 |
| On or near Arisdale Close | 34 |
| On or near Rosemary Close | 33 |
| On or near Eden Green | 30 |
| On or near Derry Avenue | 28 |
| On or near Park Way | 28 |
Of the 988 crimes in Ockendon with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 166 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 367 | 37.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 308 | 31.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 92 | 9.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 68 | 6.9% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 37 | 3.7% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 27 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Ockendon has an estimated population of 12,687 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (26%, against 17%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and a younger population (11%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ockendon average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Ockendon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ockendon a safe place to live?
Ockendon recorded 91.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,467th 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 Ockendon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 430 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (166).
Is crime in Ockendon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ockendon was up 9% on the year before: 1,154 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,061 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ockendon?
About 12,687 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ockendon?
Ockendon 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.