Crime in Stanford-le-Hope West: statistics, rates and trends
759 crimes were recorded in Stanford-le-Hope West in the 12 months to August 2026, 93.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Stanford-le-Hope West
- Questions about crime in Stanford-le-Hope West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (258), shoplifting (129) and other theft (69) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,394th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Stanford-le-Hope West | Thurrock | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 759 | 18,319 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 93.9 | 101.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 8,086 | 180,989 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Stanford-le-Hope West peaked in the year to August 2019 (909 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (645). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 759 | 93.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 645 | 79.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 646 | 79.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 697 | 86.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 818 | 101.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 894 | 110.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 748 | 92.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 909 | 112.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 783 | 96.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 50 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Stanford-le-Hope West recorded notably more shoplifting (89% above the national rate) and other theft (32% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (45% below) and burglary (30% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 71 to 129 and criminal damage and arson rose from 52 to 67, while vehicle crime fell from 56 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 258 | 31.9 | 34.2 | +16% |
| Shoplifting | 129 | 16.0 | 8.5 | +82% |
| Other theft | 69 | 8.5 | 6.4 | +28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 68 | 8.4 | 15.4 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 8.3 | 6.7 | +29% |
| Public order | 46 | 5.7 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 40 | 4.9 | 5.0 | -29% |
| Drugs | 24 | 3.0 | 3.3 | -14% |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 10 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Stanford-le-Hope West; 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-le-Hope West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford East and Corringham Town | 614 | 70.9 | -24% |
| The Homesteads | 264 | 31.7 | -66% |
| Corringham and Fobbing | 377 | 66.0 | -30% |
| East Tilbury | 588 | 73.4 | -22% |
| Orsett | 610 | 92.9 | -1% |
| Chadwell St Mary | 1,159 | 107.0 | +14% |
| Little Thurrock Blackshots | 525 | 74.5 | -21% |
| Tilbury St Chads | 923 | 131.1 | +40% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Stanford-le-Hope West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (128).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 128 |
| On or near Ruskin Court | 56 |
| On or near Baryta Close | 50 |
| On or near The Green | 37 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 36 |
| On or near Hardie Road | 33 |
| On or near King Street | 32 |
| On or near Brookfield Drive | 23 |
| On or near Stanford-Le-Hope | 19 |
| On or near Butts Lane | 18 |
Of the 691 crimes in Stanford-le-Hope West with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 68 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 282 | 40.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 180 | 26.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 64 | 9.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 35 | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 4.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 26 | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 23 | 3.3% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Stanford-le-Hope West has an estimated population of 8,086 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (22%, against 34%) and less social housing (12%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stanford-le-Hope West average decile 5.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Stanford-le-Hope West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Stanford-le-Hope West a safe place to live?
Stanford-le-Hope West recorded 93.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,394th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and other theft.
What is the most common crime in Stanford-le-Hope West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 258 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (129).
Is crime in Stanford-le-Hope West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stanford-le-Hope West was up 18% on the year before: 759 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 645 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stanford-le-Hope West?
About 8,086 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stanford-le-Hope West?
Stanford-le-Hope West 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.