Total Crime Rate
55.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Groves Close area has the 32nd highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Belhus , and the 252nd lowest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Groves Close (RM15 5QQ) in the last 12 months was 55.6 per 1,000 residents and was 13.5% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -71.4% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 21.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -69.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Groves Close (RM15 5QQ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Sports/Recreation Area, where police recorded 14 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Gavenny Path (12 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Foyle Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Frances Gardens | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fyfield Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Fyfield Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fullarton Crescent | Under investigation |
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