Total Crime Rate
47.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Orchard Road area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Belhus , and the 204th 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 Orchard Road (RM15 6HH) in the last 12 months was 47.1 per 1,000 residents and was 26.6% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 20.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -73.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Orchard Road (RM15 6HH), the main crime hotspot is near Foxglove Road. Police recorded 27 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ashdon Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Moss Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Ashdon Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Foxglove Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Annalee Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Aldham Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Araglen Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Ayron Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Moss Road | Under investigation |
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