Crime in Orsett, Thurrock: statistics, rates and trends
600 crimes were recorded in Orsett, Thurrock 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 down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Orsett, Thurrock at a glance
- Crime trends in Orsett, Thurrock
- Types of crime in Orsett, Thurrock
- Orsett, Thurrock compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Orsett, Thurrock
- What happened after crimes were reported in Orsett, Thurrock
- Population and deprivation in Orsett, Thurrock
- Questions about crime in Orsett, Thurrock
- About this data
600 crimes were recorded in Orsett, Thurrock 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 down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 132 reports (22% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Orsett, Thurrock has the 1,453rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Orsett, Thurrock | Thurrock | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 600 | 18,082 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.4 | 99.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 6,564 | 180,989 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Orsett, Thurrock was highest in the year to July 2019 (651 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (412). Over the whole period it rose 2%, 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 | 600 | 91.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 620 | 94.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 598 | 91.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 473 | 72.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 412 | 62.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 602 | 91.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 543 | 82.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 651 | 99.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 591 | 90.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 54 |
| June 2026 | 54 |
| May 2026 | 56 |
| April 2026 | 58 |
| March 2026 | 35 |
| February 2026 | 36 |
| January 2026 | 56 |
| December 2025 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 52 |
| October 2025 | 59 |
| September 2025 | 49 |
| August 2025 | 46 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Orsett, Thurrock 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 shoplifting, vehicle crime, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+88%) and criminal damage and arson (+44%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-36%) and public order (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 132 | 20.1 | 2.43 | -36% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 127 | 19.3 | 0.57 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 68 | 10.4 | 2.10 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 9.4 | 1.39 | +44% |
| Other theft | 54 | 8.2 | 1.29 | +42% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 7.2 | 0.47 | +88% |
| Burglary | 38 | 5.8 | 1.64 | +41% |
| Public order | 24 | 3.7 | 0.55 | -27% |
| Drugs | 21 | 3.2 | 0.98 | -19% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.8 | 0.87 | -20% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.1 | 1.10 | +133% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.6 | 0.74 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.23 | -60% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.18 | +100% |
Shoplifting in Orsett, Thurrock
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Orsett, Thurrock recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 22.0% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Orsett, Thurrock
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Orsett, Thurrock recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 21.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Orsett, Thurrock
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Orsett, Thurrock recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Orsett, Thurrock
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Orsett, Thurrock recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Orsett, Thurrock
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Orsett, Thurrock recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Orsett, Thurrock
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Orsett, Thurrock recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 88% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Orsett, Thurrock
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Orsett, Thurrock recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Orsett, Thurrock
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Orsett, Thurrock recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Orsett, Thurrock
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Orsett, Thurrock recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Orsett, Thurrock
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Orsett, Thurrock recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Orsett, Thurrock
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Orsett, Thurrock recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Orsett, Thurrock
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Orsett, Thurrock recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Orsett, Thurrock
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Orsett, Thurrock recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Orsett, Thurrock
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Orsett, Thurrock recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Orsett, Thurrock, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Orsett, Thurrock.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Orsett, Thurrock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford-le-Hope West | 761 | 94.1 | +3% |
| Chadwell St Mary | 1,118 | 103.2 | +13% |
| The Homesteads | 249 | 29.9 | -67% |
| Little Thurrock Blackshots | 483 | 68.5 | -25% |
| Stanford East and Corringham Town | 596 | 68.9 | -25% |
| Stifford Clays | 454 | 67.0 | -27% |
| East Tilbury | 577 | 72.0 | -21% |
| Little Thurrock Rectory | 437 | 66.0 | -28% |
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 Orsett, Thurrock over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sandown Close | 183 |
| On or near Farriers Way | 29 |
| On or near Baker Street | 19 |
| On or near Prince Charles Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 18 |
| On or near Stanford Road | 17 |
| On or near Long Lane | 16 |
| On or near Vincent Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Orsett Road | 13 |
| On or near Rowley Road | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Orsett, Thurrock 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 | 278 | 46.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 110 | 18.3% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 8.2% |
| Not recorded | 47 | 7.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 43 | 7.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 3.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% |
Orsett, Thurrock has an estimated population of 6,564. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Orsett, Thurrock sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Orsett, Thurrock |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.2% |
| Social rented homes | 5.2% |
| Private rented homes | 13.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 |
Is Orsett, Thurrock a safe place to live?
Orsett, Thurrock 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 Orsett, Thurrock?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (127).
Is crime in Orsett, Thurrock going up or down?
Recorded crime in Orsett, Thurrock was down 3% on the year before: 600 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 620 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Orsett, Thurrock?
Orsett, Thurrock 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 Orsett, Thurrock. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.