Crime in Stanford East and Corringham Town: statistics, rates and trends
596 crimes were recorded in Stanford East and Corringham Town in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Stanford East and Corringham Town
- Questions about crime in Stanford East and Corringham Town
- About this data
596 crimes were recorded in Stanford East and Corringham Town in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 201 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Stanford East and Corringham Town has the 2,265th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Stanford East and Corringham Town | Thurrock | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 596 | 18,082 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.9 | 99.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 8,655 | 180,989 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Stanford East and Corringham Town was highest in the year to July 2019 (754 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (596). Over the whole period it fell 21%, 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 | 596 | 68.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 709 | 81.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 623 | 72.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 669 | 77.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 696 | 80.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 684 | 79.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 718 | 83.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 754 | 87.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 752 | 86.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 39 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stanford East and Corringham Town 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. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+21%) and burglary (+14%). The largest falls were in other crime (-62%) and shoplifting (-60%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 201 | 23.2 | 0.68 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 88 | 10.2 | 0.66 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 63 | 7.3 | 0.88 | -60% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 6.0 | 0.89 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 4.9 | 0.99 | -21% |
| Public order | 39 | 4.5 | 0.68 | +11% |
| Burglary | 32 | 3.7 | 1.05 | +14% |
| Other theft | 30 | 3.5 | 0.54 | -23% |
| Drugs | 26 | 3.0 | 0.92 | +37% |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.9 | 0.44 | -62% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.9 | 0.68 | +300% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 0.48 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.28 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Stanford East and Corringham Town
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stanford East and Corringham Town recorded 201 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 33.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Stanford East and Corringham Town
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stanford East and Corringham Town recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 14.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Stanford East and Corringham Town
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stanford East and Corringham Town recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Stanford East and Corringham Town
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stanford East and Corringham Town recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Stanford East and Corringham Town
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stanford East and Corringham Town recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Stanford East and Corringham Town
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stanford East and Corringham Town recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Stanford East and Corringham Town
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stanford East and Corringham Town recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Stanford East and Corringham Town
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stanford East and Corringham Town recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Stanford East and Corringham Town
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stanford East and Corringham Town recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Stanford East and Corringham Town
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stanford East and Corringham Town recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Stanford East and Corringham Town
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stanford East and Corringham Town recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Stanford East and Corringham Town
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stanford East and Corringham Town recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Stanford East and Corringham Town
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Stanford East and Corringham Town recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Stanford East and Corringham Town
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Stanford East and Corringham Town recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Stanford East and Corringham Town, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stanford East and Corringham Town.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stanford East and Corringham Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Homesteads | 249 | 29.9 | -57% |
| Corringham and Fobbing | 383 | 67.0 | -3% |
| Stanford-le-Hope West | 761 | 94.1 | +37% |
| Orsett | 600 | 91.4 | +33% |
| East Tilbury | 577 | 72.0 | +5% |
| Chadwell St Mary | 1,118 | 103.2 | +50% |
| Little Thurrock Blackshots | 483 | 68.5 | -1% |
| Tilbury St Chads | 923 | 131.1 | +90% |
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 Stanford East and Corringham Town over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 62 |
| On or near Parking Area | 52 |
| On or near Rachael Clarke Close | 36 |
| On or near St John'S Way | 35 |
| On or near Nursery Road | 33 |
| On or near Gordon Road | 20 |
| On or near Wills Hill | 20 |
| On or near Freeman Court | 16 |
| On or near Lyndhurst Road | 15 |
| On or near Tasman Close | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stanford East and Corringham Town 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 | 210 | 35.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 159 | 26.7% |
| Not recorded | 88 | 14.8% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 7.6% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 3.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 3.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 3.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 1.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Stanford East and Corringham Town has an estimated population of 8,655. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stanford East and Corringham Town sits in decile 4.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Stanford East and Corringham Town |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.9% |
| Social rented homes | 21.7% |
| Private rented homes | 12.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 |
Is Stanford East and Corringham Town a safe place to live?
Stanford East and Corringham Town recorded 68.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Stanford East and Corringham Town?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 201 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (88).
Is crime in Stanford East and Corringham Town going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stanford East and Corringham Town was down 16% on the year before: 596 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 709 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Stanford East and Corringham Town?
Stanford East and Corringham Town 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 Stanford East and Corringham Town. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.