Crime in Stanford East and Corringham Town: statistics, rates and trends
614 crimes were recorded in Stanford East and Corringham Town in the 12 months to August 2026, 70.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Stanford East and Corringham Town at a glance
- Crime trends in Stanford East and Corringham Town
- Types of crime in Stanford East and Corringham Town
- Stanford East and Corringham Town compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Stanford East and Corringham Town
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stanford East and Corringham Town
- Demographics of Stanford East and Corringham Town
- Questions about crime in Stanford East and Corringham Town
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (211), anti-social behaviour (97) and shoplifting (64) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,188th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Stanford East and Corringham Town | Thurrock | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 614 | 18,319 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.9 | 101.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 8,655 | 180,989 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Stanford East and Corringham Town of any year here (614 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 614 | 70.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 691 | 79.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 633 | 73.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 659 | 76.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 686 | 79.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 686 | 79.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 712 | 82.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 780 | 90.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 748 | 86.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 57 |
| July 2026 | 43 |
| June 2026 | 61 |
| May 2026 | 74 |
| April 2026 | 47 |
| March 2026 | 66 |
| February 2026 | 60 |
| January 2026 | 44 |
| December 2025 | 40 |
| November 2025 | 51 |
| October 2025 | 38 |
| September 2025 | 33 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (46% below) and public order (36% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 67 to 97 and burglary rose from 27 to 34, while shoplifting fell from 144 to 64 and other theft fell from 38 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 211 | 24.4 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 97 | 11.2 | 15.4 | +45% |
| Shoplifting | 64 | 7.4 | 8.5 | -56% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 53 | 6.1 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 41 | 4.7 | 5.0 | -20% |
| Public order | 37 | 4.3 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Burglary | 34 | 3.9 | 3.6 | +26% |
| Other theft | 30 | 3.5 | 6.4 | -21% |
| Drugs | 24 | 2.8 | 3.3 | +14% |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Stanford East and Corringham Town; the highest is Tilbury St Chads (131.1 per 1,000) and the lowest The Homesteads (31.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stanford East and Corringham Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Homesteads | 264 | 31.7 | -55% |
| Corringham and Fobbing | 377 | 66.0 | -7% |
| Stanford-le-Hope West | 759 | 93.9 | +32% |
| Orsett | 610 | 92.9 | +31% |
| East Tilbury | 588 | 73.4 | +3% |
| Chadwell St Mary | 1,159 | 107.0 | +51% |
| Little Thurrock Blackshots | 525 | 74.5 | +5% |
| Tilbury St Chads | 923 | 131.1 | +85% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Stanford East and Corringham Town over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (60).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 60 |
| On or near Parking Area | 58 |
| On or near St John'S Way | 37 |
| On or near Rachael Clarke Close | 35 |
| On or near Nursery Road | 34 |
| On or near Gordon Road | 21 |
| On or near Berwood Road | 18 |
| On or near Wills Hill | 17 |
| On or near Freeman Court | 16 |
| On or near Abbotts Drive | 13 |
Of the 517 crimes in Stanford East and Corringham Town with a recorded outcome, 41% 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 97 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 213 | 41.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 170 | 32.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 7.7% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Stanford East and Corringham Town has an estimated population of 8,655 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (16%, against 34%), more residents with no qualifications (26%, against 18%) and less private renting (12%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stanford East and Corringham Town average decile 4.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Stanford East and Corringham Town | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 16.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Stanford East and Corringham Town a safe place to live?
Stanford East and Corringham Town recorded 70.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,188th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Stanford East and Corringham Town?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 211 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (97).
Is crime in Stanford East and Corringham Town going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stanford East and Corringham Town was down 11% on the year before: 614 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 691 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stanford East and Corringham Town?
About 8,655 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stanford East and Corringham Town?
Stanford East and Corringham Town 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.