Crime in Stanford-le-Hope: statistics, rates and trends
2,014 crimes were recorded in Stanford-le-Hope in the 12 months to August 2026, 65.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Stanford-le-Hope at a glance
- Crime trends in Stanford-le-Hope
- Types of crime in Stanford-le-Hope
- Stanford-le-Hope compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Stanford-le-Hope
- Streets with the most crime in Stanford-le-Hope
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stanford-le-Hope
- Demographics of Stanford-le-Hope
- Questions about crime in Stanford-le-Hope
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (716), anti-social behaviour (222) and shoplifting (208) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 856th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Stanford-le-Hope | Thurrock | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,014 | 18,319 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.4 | 101.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 30,782 | 180,989 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Stanford-le-Hope peaked in the year to August 2019 (2,406 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,914). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,014 | 65.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,914 | 62.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,956 | 63.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,030 | 65.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,199 | 71.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,346 | 76.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,285 | 74.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,406 | 78.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,230 | 72.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 161 |
| July 2026 | 171 |
| June 2026 | 188 |
| May 2026 | 221 |
| April 2026 | 159 |
| March 2026 | 191 |
| February 2026 | 171 |
| January 2026 | 158 |
| December 2025 | 145 |
| November 2025 | 172 |
| October 2025 | 132 |
| September 2025 | 145 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (53% below) and robbery (50% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 144 to 170 and anti-social behaviour rose from 189 to 222, while other crime fell from 68 to 49 and vehicle crime fell from 177 to 137.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 716 | 23.3 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 222 | 7.2 | 15.4 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 208 | 6.8 | 8.5 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 170 | 5.5 | 6.7 | +18% |
| Other theft | 162 | 5.3 | 6.4 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 137 | 4.5 | 5.0 | -23% |
| Public order | 127 | 4.1 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Drugs | 90 | 2.9 | 3.3 | +15% |
| Burglary | 80 | 2.6 | 3.6 | +10% |
| Other crime | 49 | 1.6 | 2.1 | -28% |
| Robbery | 21 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Stanford-le-Hope; the highest is Tilbury (137.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Thundersley and South Benfleet (49.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stanford-le-Hope |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tilbury | 449 | 72.4 | +11% |
| Basildon | 14,622 | 120.6 | +84% |
| Chadwell St Mary | 1,159 | 107.0 | +64% |
| Tilbury | 2,132 | 137.1 | +109% |
| Grays | 4,655 | 101.2 | +55% |
| Canvey Island | 3,165 | 82.1 | +25% |
| Thundersley and South Benfleet | 2,391 | 49.0 | -25% |
| South Ockendon | 1,969 | 84.2 | +29% |
Of the 4 areas within Stanford-le-Hope, Stanford-le-Hope West had the highest crime rate (93.9 per 1,000) and The Homesteads the lowest (31.7).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford-le-Hope West | Neighbourhood | 8,086 | 759 | 93.9 |
| Stanford East and Corringham Town | Neighbourhood | 8,655 | 614 | 70.9 |
| Corringham and Fobbing | Neighbourhood | 5,713 | 377 | 66.0 |
| The Homesteads | Neighbourhood | 8,328 | 264 | 31.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Stanford-le-Hope over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (237).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 237 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 96 |
| On or near Parking Area | 85 |
| On or near Ruskin Court | 56 |
| On or near Baryta Close | 50 |
| On or near Pacific Avenue | 40 |
| On or near St John'S Way | 37 |
| On or near The Green | 37 |
| On or near Rachael Clarke Close | 35 |
| On or near Nursery Road | 34 |
Of the 1,792 crimes in Stanford-le-Hope with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 222 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 690 | 38.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 556 | 31.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 153 | 8.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 83 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 77 | 4.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 69 | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 61 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 40 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 36 | 2.0% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 20 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Stanford-le-Hope has an estimated population of 30,782 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (19%, against 34%), fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stanford-le-Hope average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Stanford-le-Hope | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Stanford-le-Hope a safe place to live?
Stanford-le-Hope recorded 65.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 856th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Stanford-le-Hope?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 716 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (222).
Is crime in Stanford-le-Hope going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stanford-le-Hope was up 5% on the year before: 2,014 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,914 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stanford-le-Hope?
About 30,782 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stanford-le-Hope?
Stanford-le-Hope 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.