Crime Rates at Darenth Lane, South Ockendon, RM15 5LN

Darenth Lane area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Belhus , and the 132nd lowest crime rate of 505 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 Darenth Lane (RM15 5LN) in the last 12 months was 34.9 per 1,000 residents and was 45.7% lower than the Belhus average (64.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -36.4% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 14.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -46.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -74.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Darenth Lane (RM15 5LN), the main crime hotspot is near Delaware Road. Police recorded 88 crimes here, including 27 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.