Crime in Ockendon: statistics, rates and trends
1,159 crimes were recorded in Ockendon in the 12 months to July 2026, 91.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ockendon at a glance
- Crime trends in Ockendon
- Types of crime in Ockendon
- Ockendon compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ockendon
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ockendon
- Population and deprivation in Ockendon
- Questions about crime in Ockendon
- About this data
1,159 crimes were recorded in Ockendon in the 12 months to July 2026, 91.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 433 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ockendon has the 1,455th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ockendon | Thurrock | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,159 | 18,082 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.4 | 99.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 12,687 | 180,989 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ockendon was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,755 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,052). Over the whole period it fell 23%, 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 | 1,159 | 91.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,052 | 82.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,157 | 91.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,386 | 109.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,292 | 101.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,649 | 130.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,648 | 129.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,755 | 138.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,514 | 119.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 108 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ockendon 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, drugs, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+84%) and criminal damage and arson (+51%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-23%) and burglary (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 433 | 34.1 | 1.00 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 164 | 12.9 | 0.84 | +84% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 89 | 7.0 | 1.03 | +51% |
| Vehicle crime | 87 | 6.9 | 1.39 | -23% |
| Public order | 86 | 6.8 | 1.02 | +26% |
| Shoplifting | 73 | 5.8 | 0.69 | -6% |
| Other theft | 65 | 5.1 | 0.80 | -8% |
| Drugs | 55 | 4.3 | 1.33 | -4% |
| Burglary | 31 | 2.4 | 0.69 | -22% |
| Other crime | 26 | 2.0 | 0.97 | +62% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.3 | 1.30 | +45% |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.3 | 0.93 | -6% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.9 | 1.15 | +71% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.5 | 0.28 | -14% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ockendon
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ockendon recorded 433 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 37.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ockendon
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ockendon recorded 164 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 84% on the year before. It made up 14.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ockendon
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ockendon recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ockendon
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ockendon recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ockendon
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ockendon recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ockendon
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ockendon recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ockendon
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ockendon recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ockendon
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ockendon recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ockendon
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ockendon recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ockendon
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ockendon recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ockendon
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ockendon recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ockendon
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ockendon recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ockendon
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ockendon recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ockendon
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ockendon recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ockendon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ockendon.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ockendon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belhus | 797 | 74.6 | -18% |
| Chafford and North Stifford | 538 | 66.8 | -27% |
| Aveley and Uplands | 979 | 88.6 | -3% |
| Stifford Clays | 454 | 67.0 | -27% |
| South Chafford | 566 | 73.9 | -19% |
| West Thurrock and South Stifford | 3,156 | 215.0 | +135% |
| Grays Thurrock | 834 | 81.5 | -11% |
| Little Thurrock Blackshots | 483 | 68.5 | -25% |
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 Ockendon over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Delaware Road | 106 |
| On or near Supermarket | 84 |
| On or near Elan Road | 52 |
| On or near Ashdon Close | 39 |
| On or near Dart Green | 36 |
| On or near Rosemary Close | 34 |
| On or near Eden Green | 32 |
| On or near Derry Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Arisdale Close | 28 |
| On or near Mayflower Close | 27 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ockendon 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 | 368 | 31.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 294 | 25.4% |
| Not recorded | 164 | 14.2% |
| Under investigation | 99 | 8.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 79 | 6.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 38 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 36 | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 26 | 2.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Ockendon has an estimated population of 12,687. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ockendon sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ockendon |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.7% |
| Social rented homes | 26.4% |
| Private rented homes | 11.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
Is Ockendon a safe place to live?
Ockendon recorded 91.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Ockendon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 433 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (164).
Is crime in Ockendon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ockendon was up 10% on the year before: 1,159 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,052 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ockendon?
Ockendon 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 Ockendon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.