Crime in Stifford Clays: statistics, rates and trends
454 crimes were recorded in Stifford Clays in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Stifford Clays at a glance
- Crime trends in Stifford Clays
- Types of crime in Stifford Clays
- Stifford Clays compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Stifford Clays
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stifford Clays
- Population and deprivation in Stifford Clays
- Questions about crime in Stifford Clays
- About this data
454 crimes were recorded in Stifford Clays in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 23% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 182 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Stifford Clays has the 2,357th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Stifford Clays | Thurrock | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 454 | 18,082 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.0 | 99.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +23% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 6,777 | 180,989 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Stifford Clays was highest in the year to July 2021 (663 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (368). Over the whole period it rose 4%, 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 | 454 | 67.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 368 | 54.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 416 | 61.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 480 | 70.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 504 | 74.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 663 | 97.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 558 | 82.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 536 | 79.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 438 | 64.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 46 |
| June 2026 | 44 |
| May 2026 | 28 |
| April 2026 | 26 |
| March 2026 | 43 |
| February 2026 | 38 |
| January 2026 | 46 |
| December 2025 | 40 |
| November 2025 | 39 |
| October 2025 | 40 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
| August 2025 | 28 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stifford Clays 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 vehicle crime, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+118%) and violence and sexual offences (+34%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 182 | 26.9 | 0.78 | +34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 48 | 7.1 | 0.46 | +118% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 6.9 | 1.02 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 46 | 6.8 | 1.38 | -25% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 4.0 | 0.48 | +59% |
| Other theft | 22 | 3.2 | 0.51 | -4% |
| Public order | 22 | 3.2 | 0.49 | +10% |
| Drugs | 17 | 2.5 | 0.77 | +13% |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.2 | 1.05 | +15% |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.8 | 0.50 | -8% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.6 | 1.67 | +450% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.36 | -33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.22 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Stifford Clays
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stifford Clays recorded 182 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 40.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Stifford Clays
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stifford Clays recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 118% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Stifford Clays
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stifford Clays recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Stifford Clays
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stifford Clays recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Stifford Clays
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stifford Clays recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Stifford Clays
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stifford Clays recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Stifford Clays
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stifford Clays recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Stifford Clays
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stifford Clays recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Stifford Clays
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stifford Clays recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Stifford Clays
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stifford Clays recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Stifford Clays
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stifford Clays recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 450% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Stifford Clays
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Stifford Clays recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Stifford Clays
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stifford Clays 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Stifford Clays
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Stifford Clays 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Stifford Clays, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stifford Clays.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stifford Clays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Thurrock Blackshots | 483 | 68.5 | +2% |
| Chafford and North Stifford | 538 | 66.8 | -0% |
| Grays Thurrock | 834 | 81.5 | +22% |
| Little Thurrock Rectory | 437 | 66.0 | -1% |
| Grays Riverside | 2,251 | 163.8 | +144% |
| South Chafford | 566 | 73.9 | +10% |
| Belhus | 797 | 74.6 | +11% |
| Chadwell St Mary | 1,118 | 103.2 | +54% |
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 Stifford Clays over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Fairway | 45 |
| On or near Stifford Clays Road | 32 |
| On or near St Annes Close | 24 |
| On or near Palins Way | 22 |
| On or near Crammavill Street | 20 |
| On or near Lodge Lane | 20 |
| On or near Chafford Way | 17 |
| On or near Whitmore Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Kingsman Drive | 14 |
| On or near Nutberry Close | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stifford Clays 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 | 141 | 31.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 137 | 30.2% |
| Not recorded | 48 | 10.6% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 7.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 34 | 7.5% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 3.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 3.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 1.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
Stifford Clays has an estimated population of 6,777. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stifford Clays sits in decile 5.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Stifford Clays |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.4% |
| Social rented homes | 23.4% |
| Private rented homes | 6.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 |
Is Stifford Clays a safe place to live?
Stifford Clays recorded 67.0 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 Stifford Clays?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 182 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (48).
Is crime in Stifford Clays going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stifford Clays was up 23% on the year before: 454 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 368 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Stifford Clays?
Stifford Clays 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 Stifford Clays. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.