Crime in The Homesteads: statistics, rates and trends
264 crimes were recorded in The Homesteads in the 12 months to August 2026, 31.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in The Homesteads at a glance
- Crime trends in The Homesteads
- Types of crime in The Homesteads
- The Homesteads compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in The Homesteads
- What happened after crimes were reported in The Homesteads
- Demographics of The Homesteads
- Questions about crime in The Homesteads
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (96), anti-social behaviour (29), other theft (24) and vehicle crime (24) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,725th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | The Homesteads | Thurrock | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 264 | 18,319 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 31.7 | 101.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 8,328 | 180,989 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in The Homesteads peaked in the year to August 2020 (460 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (262). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 264 | 31.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 262 | 31.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 346 | 41.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 325 | 39.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 336 | 40.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 392 | 47.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 460 | 55.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 361 | 43.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 346 | 41.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 29 |
| July 2026 | 17 |
| June 2026 | 18 |
| May 2026 | 24 |
| April 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 18 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 23 |
| October 2025 | 25 |
| September 2025 | 22 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (77% below) and violence and sexual offences (66% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 21 to 29, while violence and sexual offences fell from 115 to 96.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 96 | 11.5 | 34.2 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 3.5 | 15.4 | +38% |
| Other theft | 24 | 2.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 2.9 | 5.0 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 2.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 16 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 1.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than The Homesteads.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs The Homesteads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford East and Corringham Town | 614 | 70.9 | +124% |
| Corringham and Fobbing | 377 | 66.0 | +108% |
| Stanford-le-Hope West | 759 | 93.9 | +196% |
| Orsett | 610 | 92.9 | +193% |
| East Tilbury | 588 | 73.4 | +131% |
| Chadwell St Mary | 1,159 | 107.0 | +237% |
| Little Thurrock Blackshots | 525 | 74.5 | +135% |
| Stifford Clays | 476 | 70.2 | +122% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in The Homesteads over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (49).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 49 |
| On or near Tomkins Close | 20 |
| On or near Weelkes Close | 10 |
| On or near Colville Close | 9 |
| On or near Dowland Close | 8 |
| On or near Hall Close | 8 |
| On or near Hillview Gardens | 8 |
| On or near Parry Close | 8 |
| On or near Gideons Way | 7 |
| On or near Hope Avenue | 7 |
Of the 235 crimes in The Homesteads with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 29 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 89 | 37.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 79 | 33.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 9.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
The Homesteads has an estimated population of 8,328 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (2.4%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (9.2%, against 23.3%) and less private renting (9.5%, against 20.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up The Homesteads average decile 8.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | The Homesteads | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 88.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is The Homesteads a safe place to live?
The Homesteads recorded 31.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,725th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in The Homesteads?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 96 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (29).
Is crime in The Homesteads going up or down?
Recorded crime in The Homesteads was almost unchanged on the year before: 264 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 262 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of The Homesteads?
About 8,328 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers The Homesteads?
The Homesteads 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.