Crime Rates at Ernan Close, South Ockendon, RM15 5EN

Ernan Close area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Belhus , and the 113th lowest crime rate of 501 local areas in Thurrock .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Ernan Close (RM15 5EN) in the last 12 months was 32.4 per 1,000 residents and was 55.3% lower than the Belhus average (72.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 20.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -76.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Ernan Close (RM15 5EN), the main crime hotspot is near Delaware Road. Police recorded 102 crimes here, including 37 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.