Crime in South Ockendon: statistics, rates and trends
1,956 crimes were recorded in South Ockendon in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in South Ockendon at a glance
- Crime trends in South Ockendon
- Types of crime in South Ockendon
- South Ockendon compared with nearby towns
- Areas within South Ockendon
- Streets with the most crime in South Ockendon
- What happened after crimes were reported in South Ockendon
- Population and deprivation in South Ockendon
- Questions about crime in South Ockendon
- About this data
1,956 crimes were recorded in South Ockendon in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 836 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, South Ockendon has the 553rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | South Ockendon | Thurrock | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,956 | 18,082 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 83.7 | 99.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 23,375 | 180,989 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in South Ockendon was highest in the year to July 2019 (2,995 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,755). Over the whole period it fell 24%, 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 | 1,956 | 83.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,755 | 75.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,961 | 83.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,313 | 99.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,295 | 98.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,886 | 123.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,775 | 118.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,995 | 128.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,579 | 110.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 187 |
| June 2026 | 184 |
| May 2026 | 185 |
| April 2026 | 162 |
| March 2026 | 158 |
| February 2026 | 151 |
| January 2026 | 142 |
| December 2025 | 151 |
| November 2025 | 141 |
| October 2025 | 182 |
| September 2025 | 144 |
| August 2025 | 169 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in South Ockendon 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.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+65%) and criminal damage and arson (+23%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-19%) and shoplifting (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 836 | 35.8 | 1.04 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 247 | 10.6 | 0.69 | +65% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 152 | 6.5 | 0.96 | +23% |
| Vehicle crime | 147 | 6.3 | 1.28 | -19% |
| Public order | 143 | 6.1 | 0.92 | +21% |
| Other theft | 104 | 4.4 | 0.70 | +0% |
| Drugs | 82 | 3.5 | 1.07 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 80 | 3.4 | 0.41 | -13% |
| Burglary | 55 | 2.4 | 0.67 | -10% |
| Other crime | 39 | 1.7 | 0.79 | +18% |
| Possession of weapons | 25 | 1.1 | 1.10 | +56% |
| Robbery | 21 | 0.9 | 0.67 | -5% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 0.6 | 0.73 | +27% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.5 | 0.28 | -8% |
Violence and sexual offences in South Ockendon
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. South Ockendon recorded 836 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 42.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in South Ockendon
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. South Ockendon recorded 247 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 65% on the year before. It made up 12.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in South Ockendon
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. South Ockendon recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in South Ockendon
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. South Ockendon recorded 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in South Ockendon
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. South Ockendon recorded 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in South Ockendon
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. South Ockendon recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in South Ockendon
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. South Ockendon recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in South Ockendon
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. South Ockendon recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in South Ockendon
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. South Ockendon recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in South Ockendon
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. South Ockendon recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in South Ockendon
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. South Ockendon recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in South Ockendon
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. South Ockendon recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in South Ockendon
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. South Ockendon recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in South Ockendon
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. South Ockendon recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to South Ockendon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to South Ockendon.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs South Ockendon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aveley | 775 | 79.7 | -5% |
| Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock | 2,735 | 131.9 | +58% |
| Grays | 4,549 | 98.9 | +18% |
| Purfleet-on-Thames | 453 | 82.2 | -2% |
| Chadwell St Mary | 1,118 | 103.2 | +23% |
| Swanscombe | 1,501 | 94.1 | +12% |
| Stone (Dartford) | 387 | 71.9 | -14% |
| Tilbury | 2,144 | 137.8 | +65% |
2 areas within South Ockendon, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Ockendon had the highest rate (91.4 per 1,000) and Belhus the lowest (74.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
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 South Ockendon over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Delaware Road | 106 |
| On or near Supermarket | 84 |
| On or near Buckles Lane | 57 |
| On or near Elan Road | 52 |
| On or near Broxburn Drive | 44 |
| On or near Foxglove Road | 43 |
| On or near Ashdon Close | 39 |
| On or near Callan Grove | 38 |
| On or near Dart Green | 36 |
| On or near Corran Way | 34 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in South Ockendon 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 | 580 | 29.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 577 | 29.5% |
| Not recorded | 247 | 12.6% |
| Under investigation | 179 | 9.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 94 | 4.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 65 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 64 | 3.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 57 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 46 | 2.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 25 | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 20 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
South Ockendon has an estimated population of 23,375. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in South Ockendon sits in decile 4.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | South Ockendon |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.0% |
| Social rented homes | 28.7% |
| Private rented homes | 12.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 |
Is South Ockendon a safe place to live?
South Ockendon recorded 83.7 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 South Ockendon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 836 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (247).
Is crime in South Ockendon going up or down?
Recorded crime in South Ockendon was up 11% on the year before: 1,956 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,755 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers South Ockendon?
South Ockendon 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 South Ockendon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.