Crime in Stanford-le-Hope West: statistics, rates and trends
761 crimes were recorded in Stanford-le-Hope West in the 12 months to July 2026, 94.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Stanford-le-Hope West at a glance
- Crime trends in Stanford-le-Hope West
- Types of crime in Stanford-le-Hope West
- Stanford-le-Hope West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Stanford-le-Hope West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stanford-le-Hope West
- Population and deprivation in Stanford-le-Hope West
- Questions about crime in Stanford-le-Hope West
- About this data
761 crimes were recorded in Stanford-le-Hope West in the 12 months to July 2026, 94.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 262 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Stanford-le-Hope West has the 1,387th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Stanford-le-Hope West | Thurrock | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 761 | 18,082 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 94.1 | 99.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 8,086 | 180,989 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Stanford-le-Hope West was highest in the year to July 2019 (890 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (654). Over the whole period it fell 3%, 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 | 761 | 94.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 660 | 81.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 654 | 80.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 694 | 85.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 804 | 99.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 876 | 108.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 782 | 96.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 890 | 110.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 783 | 96.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 70 |
| June 2026 | 68 |
| May 2026 | 89 |
| April 2026 | 60 |
| March 2026 | 86 |
| February 2026 | 58 |
| January 2026 | 67 |
| December 2025 | 54 |
| November 2025 | 70 |
| October 2025 | 40 |
| September 2025 | 47 |
| August 2025 | 52 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stanford-le-Hope West 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, criminal damage and arson, other theft.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+70%) and criminal damage and arson (+40%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-26%) and anti-social behaviour (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 262 | 32.4 | 0.95 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 121 | 15.0 | 1.81 | +70% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 70 | 8.7 | 1.28 | +40% |
| Other theft | 70 | 8.7 | 1.35 | +32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 64 | 7.9 | 0.52 | -16% |
| Public order | 48 | 5.9 | 0.89 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 5.2 | 1.05 | -26% |
| Drugs | 27 | 3.3 | 1.02 | +0% |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.5 | 0.70 | +25% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.9 | 0.88 | +7% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.0 | 1.02 | +33% |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.0 | 0.73 | +60% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.7 | 0.90 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Stanford-le-Hope West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stanford-le-Hope West recorded 262 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 34.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Stanford-le-Hope West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stanford-le-Hope West recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 15.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Stanford-le-Hope West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stanford-le-Hope West recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Stanford-le-Hope West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stanford-le-Hope West recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Stanford-le-Hope West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stanford-le-Hope West recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Stanford-le-Hope West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stanford-le-Hope West recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Stanford-le-Hope West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stanford-le-Hope West recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Stanford-le-Hope West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stanford-le-Hope West recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Stanford-le-Hope West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stanford-le-Hope West recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Stanford-le-Hope West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stanford-le-Hope West recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Stanford-le-Hope West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stanford-le-Hope West recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Stanford-le-Hope West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stanford-le-Hope West recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Stanford-le-Hope West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Stanford-le-Hope West recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Stanford-le-Hope West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stanford-le-Hope West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stanford-le-Hope West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford East and Corringham Town | 596 | 68.9 | -27% |
| The Homesteads | 249 | 29.9 | -68% |
| Corringham and Fobbing | 383 | 67.0 | -29% |
| East Tilbury | 577 | 72.0 | -24% |
| Orsett | 600 | 91.4 | -3% |
| Chadwell St Mary | 1,118 | 103.2 | +10% |
| Little Thurrock Blackshots | 483 | 68.5 | -27% |
| Tilbury St Chads | 923 | 131.1 | +39% |
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-le-Hope West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 122 |
| On or near Ruskin Court | 54 |
| On or near Baryta Close | 52 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 35 |
| On or near The Green | 35 |
| On or near Hardie Road | 34 |
| On or near King Street | 31 |
| On or near Brookfield Drive | 24 |
| On or near Stanford-Le-Hope | 20 |
| On or near Butts Lane | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stanford-le-Hope West 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 | 277 | 36.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 183 | 24.0% |
| Under investigation | 76 | 10.0% |
| Not recorded | 64 | 8.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 5.0% |
| Local resolution | 35 | 4.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 23 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 3.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 2.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Stanford-le-Hope West has an estimated population of 8,086. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stanford-le-Hope West sits in decile 5.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Stanford-le-Hope West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.4% |
| Social rented homes | 12.3% |
| Private rented homes | 19.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 |
Is Stanford-le-Hope West a safe place to live?
Stanford-le-Hope West recorded 94.1 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 Stanford-le-Hope West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 262 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (121).
Is crime in Stanford-le-Hope West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stanford-le-Hope West was up 15% on the year before: 761 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 660 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Stanford-le-Hope West?
Stanford-le-Hope West 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-le-Hope West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.