Crime in Aveley: statistics, rates and trends
760 crimes were recorded in Aveley in the 12 months to August 2026, 78.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (301), anti-social behaviour (117) and criminal damage and arson (77) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 647th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Aveley | Thurrock | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 760 | 18,319 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.2 | 101.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 9,719 | 180,989 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Aveley of any year here (760 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 760 | 78.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 821 | 84.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 766 | 78.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 841 | 86.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 884 | 91.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 998 | 102.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,003 | 103.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,004 | 103.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 959 | 98.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 58 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Aveley recorded notably more vehicle crime (47% above the national rate), and notably less public order (47% below) and burglary (30% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 82 to 117 and drugs rose from 28 to 35, while public order fell from 66 to 34 and vehicle crime fell from 93 to 71.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 301 | 31.0 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 117 | 12.0 | 15.4 | +43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 77 | 7.9 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 71 | 7.3 | 5.0 | -24% |
| Other theft | 55 | 5.7 | 6.4 | -13% |
| Drugs | 35 | 3.6 | 3.3 | +25% |
| Public order | 34 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -48% |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.5 | 3.6 | -11% |
| Other crime | 20 | 2.1 | 2.1 | -9% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Aveley; the highest is Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock (135.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Ebbsfleet Valley (50.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aveley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purfleet-on-Thames | 448 | 81.3 | +4% |
| South Ockendon | 1,969 | 84.2 | +8% |
| Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock | 2,816 | 135.8 | +74% |
| Grays | 4,655 | 101.2 | +29% |
| Stone (Dartford) | 381 | 70.8 | -9% |
| Dartford | 7,106 | 98.0 | +25% |
| Swanscombe | 1,476 | 92.6 | +18% |
| Ebbsfleet Valley | 378 | 50.9 | -35% |
Aveley and Uplands is the one area listed within Aveley, with 90.2 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aveley and Uplands | Neighbourhood | 11,044 | 996 | 90.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Aveley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (45).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 45 |
| On or near London Road | 42 |
| On or near Belhus View | 34 |
| On or near Monnow Road | 34 |
| On or near Stifford Road | 30 |
| On or near Stanford Gardens | 22 |
| On or near Teviot Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Marshfoot Close | 20 |
| On or near Usk Road | 20 |
| On or near Ravel Road | 19 |
Of the 643 crimes in Aveley with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 117 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 248 | 38.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 194 | 30.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 73 | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 4.2% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Aveley has an estimated population of 9,719 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (11%, against 20%), fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%) and a younger population (12%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Aveley average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Aveley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Aveley a safe place to live?
Aveley recorded 78.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 647th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Aveley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 301 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (117).
Is crime in Aveley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aveley was down 7% on the year before: 760 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 821 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Aveley?
About 9,719 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Aveley?
Aveley 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.