Crime in West Thurrock and South Stifford: statistics, rates and trends
3,156 crimes were recorded in West Thurrock and South Stifford in the 12 months to July 2026, 215.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in West Thurrock and South Stifford at a glance
- Crime trends in West Thurrock and South Stifford
- Types of crime in West Thurrock and South Stifford
- West Thurrock and South Stifford compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in West Thurrock and South Stifford
- What happened after crimes were reported in West Thurrock and South Stifford
- Population and deprivation in West Thurrock and South Stifford
- Questions about crime in West Thurrock and South Stifford
- About this data
3,156 crimes were recorded in West Thurrock and South Stifford in the 12 months to July 2026, 215.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 843 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, West Thurrock and South Stifford has the 165th highest crime rate.
| Measure | West Thurrock and South Stifford | Thurrock | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,156 | 18,082 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 215.0 | 99.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 14,679 | 180,989 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in West Thurrock and South Stifford was highest in the year to July 2019 (4,352 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (3,011). 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 | 3,156 | 215.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,048 | 207.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,011 | 205.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,595 | 244.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,892 | 265.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,472 | 236.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,634 | 247.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 4,352 | 296.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,999 | 272.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 265 |
| June 2026 | 249 |
| May 2026 | 256 |
| April 2026 | 242 |
| March 2026 | 294 |
| February 2026 | 294 |
| January 2026 | 248 |
| December 2025 | 287 |
| November 2025 | 263 |
| October 2025 | 234 |
| September 2025 | 246 |
| August 2025 | 278 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in West Thurrock and South Stifford 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, violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in drugs (+47%) and shoplifting (+31%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-37%) and other crime (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 843 | 57.4 | 6.93 | +31% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 744 | 50.7 | 1.48 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 305 | 20.8 | 1.35 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 295 | 20.1 | 4.08 | -37% |
| Other theft | 215 | 14.6 | 2.29 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 214 | 14.6 | 2.15 | -3% |
| Public order | 177 | 12.1 | 1.81 | +12% |
| Drugs | 141 | 9.6 | 2.94 | +47% |
| Burglary | 53 | 3.6 | 1.02 | +15% |
| Theft from the person | 46 | 3.1 | 1.86 | -4% |
| Robbery | 40 | 2.7 | 2.02 | +29% |
| Other crime | 38 | 2.6 | 1.23 | -32% |
| Bicycle theft | 26 | 1.8 | 2.15 | +53% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.3 | 1.33 | +12% |
Shoplifting in West Thurrock and South Stifford
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. West Thurrock and South Stifford recorded 843 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (57.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 26.7% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in West Thurrock and South Stifford
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. West Thurrock and South Stifford recorded 744 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (50.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 23.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in West Thurrock and South Stifford
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. West Thurrock and South Stifford recorded 305 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in West Thurrock and South Stifford
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. West Thurrock and South Stifford recorded 295 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in West Thurrock and South Stifford
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. West Thurrock and South Stifford recorded 215 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in West Thurrock and South Stifford
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. West Thurrock and South Stifford recorded 214 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in West Thurrock and South Stifford
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. West Thurrock and South Stifford recorded 177 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in West Thurrock and South Stifford
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. West Thurrock and South Stifford recorded 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in West Thurrock and South Stifford
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. West Thurrock and South Stifford recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in West Thurrock and South Stifford
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. West Thurrock and South Stifford recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in West Thurrock and South Stifford
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. West Thurrock and South Stifford recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in West Thurrock and South Stifford
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. West Thurrock and South Stifford recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in West Thurrock and South Stifford
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. West Thurrock and South Stifford recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in West Thurrock and South Stifford
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. West Thurrock and South Stifford recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to West Thurrock and South Stifford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to West Thurrock and South Stifford.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Thurrock and South Stifford |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Chafford | 566 | 73.9 | -66% |
| Aveley and Uplands | 979 | 88.6 | -59% |
| Belhus | 797 | 74.6 | -65% |
| Chafford and North Stifford | 538 | 66.8 | -69% |
| Grays Riverside | 2,251 | 163.8 | -24% |
| Grays Thurrock | 834 | 81.5 | -62% |
| Ockendon | 1,159 | 91.4 | -58% |
| Stifford Clays | 454 | 67.0 | -69% |
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 West Thurrock and South Stifford over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 1,038 |
| On or near Parking Area | 259 |
| On or near Motorway Service Area | 114 |
| On or near West Thurrock Way | 107 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 89 |
| On or near Supermarket | 86 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 85 |
| On or near First Avenue | 67 |
| On or near Heron Way | 50 |
| On or near Essex Road | 46 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in West Thurrock and South Stifford 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 | 1,417 | 44.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 651 | 20.6% |
| Not recorded | 305 | 9.7% |
| Under investigation | 229 | 7.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 156 | 4.9% |
| Local resolution | 149 | 4.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 78 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 72 | 2.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 40 | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 30 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 27 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% |
West Thurrock and South Stifford has an estimated population of 14,679. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in West Thurrock and South Stifford sits in decile 4.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | West Thurrock and South Stifford |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 69.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.0% |
| Social rented homes | 16.4% |
| Private rented homes | 30.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 |
Is West Thurrock and South Stifford a safe place to live?
West Thurrock and South Stifford recorded 215.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 West Thurrock and South Stifford?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 843 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (744).
Is crime in West Thurrock and South Stifford going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Thurrock and South Stifford was up 4% on the year before: 3,156 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,048 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers West Thurrock and South Stifford?
West Thurrock and South Stifford 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 West Thurrock and South Stifford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.