Crime in South Ockendon: statistics, rates and trends
1,969 crimes were recorded in South Ockendon in the 12 months to August 2026, 84.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of South Ockendon
- Questions about crime in South Ockendon
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (845), anti-social behaviour (253) and criminal damage and arson (164) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 542nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | South Ockendon | Thurrock | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,969 | 18,319 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.2 | 101.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 23,375 | 180,989 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in South Ockendon peaked in the year to August 2019 (2,999 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,764). 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 | 1,969 | 84.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,764 | 75.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,941 | 83.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,264 | 96.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,326 | 99.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,852 | 122.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,827 | 120.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,999 | 128.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,577 | 110.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 182 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (62% below) and burglary (33% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 159 to 253 and criminal damage and arson rose from 122 to 164, while vehicle crime fell from 181 to 136.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 845 | 36.1 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 253 | 10.8 | 15.4 | +59% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 164 | 7.0 | 6.7 | +34% |
| Public order | 139 | 5.9 | 6.7 | +19% |
| Vehicle crime | 136 | 5.8 | 5.0 | -25% |
| Other theft | 110 | 4.7 | 6.4 | +10% |
| Drugs | 82 | 3.5 | 3.3 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 75 | 3.2 | 8.5 | -7% |
| Burglary | 56 | 2.4 | 3.6 | -10% |
| Other crime | 37 | 1.6 | 2.1 | -5% |
| Possession of weapons | 23 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 23 | 1.0 | 1.4 | +10% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than South Ockendon; the highest is Tilbury (137.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Stone (Dartford) (70.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs South Ockendon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aveley | 760 | 78.2 | -7% |
| Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock | 2,816 | 135.8 | +61% |
| Grays | 4,655 | 101.2 | +20% |
| Purfleet-on-Thames | 448 | 81.3 | -4% |
| Chadwell St Mary | 1,159 | 107.0 | +27% |
| Swanscombe | 1,476 | 92.6 | +10% |
| Stone (Dartford) | 381 | 70.8 | -16% |
| Tilbury | 2,132 | 137.1 | +63% |
The 10 locations below account for 27% of the crime recorded in South Ockendon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Delaware Road” (110).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Delaware Road | 110 |
| On or near Supermarket | 78 |
| On or near Buckles Lane | 62 |
| On or near Foxglove Road | 52 |
| On or near Elan Road | 43 |
| On or near Broxburn Drive | 42 |
| On or near Callan Grove | 41 |
| On or near Ashdon Close | 38 |
| On or near Dart Green | 36 |
| On or near Victoria'S Way | 35 |
Of the 1,716 crimes in South Ockendon with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 253 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 597 | 34.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 586 | 34.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 175 | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 86 | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 65 | 3.8% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 63 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 53 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 48 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 22 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 19 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
South Ockendon has an estimated population of 23,375 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (29%, against 17%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and a younger population (11%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up South Ockendon average decile 4.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | South Ockendon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 28.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is South Ockendon a safe place to live?
South Ockendon recorded 84.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 542nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in South Ockendon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 845 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (253).
Is crime in South Ockendon going up or down?
Recorded crime in South Ockendon was up 12% on the year before: 1,969 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,764 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of South Ockendon?
About 23,375 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers South Ockendon?
South Ockendon 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.