Crime in Aveley: statistics, rates and trends
775 crimes were recorded in Aveley in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
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775 crimes were recorded in Aveley in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 308 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Aveley has the 621st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Aveley | Thurrock | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 775 | 18,082 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.7 | 99.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 9,719 | 180,989 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Aveley was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,012 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (741). 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 | 775 | 79.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 846 | 87.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 741 | 76.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 834 | 85.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 898 | 92.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,011 | 104.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,012 | 104.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 992 | 102.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 977 | 100.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 84 |
| June 2026 | 66 |
| May 2026 | 73 |
| April 2026 | 73 |
| March 2026 | 71 |
| February 2026 | 43 |
| January 2026 | 56 |
| December 2025 | 51 |
| November 2025 | 62 |
| October 2025 | 44 |
| September 2025 | 79 |
| August 2025 | 73 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Aveley 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 criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in drugs (+44%). The largest falls were in public order (-46%) and vehicle crime (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 308 | 31.7 | 0.93 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 111 | 11.4 | 0.74 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 83 | 8.5 | 1.26 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 68 | 7.0 | 1.42 | -31% |
| Other theft | 56 | 5.8 | 0.90 | -7% |
| Drugs | 39 | 4.0 | 1.23 | +44% |
| Public order | 34 | 3.5 | 0.53 | -46% |
| Burglary | 25 | 2.6 | 0.73 | -4% |
| Other crime | 24 | 2.5 | 1.17 | +9% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.4 | 1.48 | +75% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.6 | 0.46 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.4 | 0.05 | -56% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.12 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.13 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Aveley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Aveley recorded 308 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 39.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Aveley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Aveley recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 14.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Aveley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Aveley recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Aveley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Aveley recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Aveley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Aveley recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Aveley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Aveley recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Aveley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Aveley recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Aveley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Aveley recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Aveley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Aveley recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Aveley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Aveley recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Aveley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Aveley recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Aveley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Aveley recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Aveley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Aveley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Aveley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Aveley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Aveley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Aveley.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aveley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purfleet-on-Thames | 453 | 82.2 | +3% |
| South Ockendon | 1,956 | 83.7 | +5% |
| Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock | 2,735 | 131.9 | +65% |
| Grays | 4,549 | 98.9 | +24% |
| Stone (Dartford) | 387 | 71.9 | -10% |
| Dartford | 7,168 | 98.9 | +24% |
| Swanscombe | 1,501 | 94.1 | +18% |
| Ebbsfleet Valley | 386 | 52.0 | -35% |
1 areas within Aveley, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Aveley and Uplands had the highest rate (88.6 per 1,000) and Aveley and Uplands the lowest (88.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aveley and Uplands | Neighbourhood | 11,044 | 979 | 88.6 |
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 Aveley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 46 |
| On or near London Road | 46 |
| On or near Belhus View | 35 |
| On or near Monnow Road | 33 |
| On or near Stifford Road | 31 |
| On or near Teviot Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Ravel Road | 22 |
| On or near Marshfoot Close | 21 |
| On or near Stanford Gardens | 21 |
| On or near Hall Terrace | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Aveley 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 | 254 | 32.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 196 | 25.3% |
| Not recorded | 111 | 14.3% |
| Under investigation | 86 | 11.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 3.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 2.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 2.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.8% |
Aveley has an estimated population of 9,719. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Aveley sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Aveley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.9% |
| Social rented homes | 21.4% |
| Private rented homes | 10.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
Is Aveley a safe place to live?
Aveley recorded 79.7 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 Aveley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 308 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (111).
Is crime in Aveley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aveley was down 8% on the year before: 775 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 846 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Aveley?
Aveley 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 Aveley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.