Crime Rates at Orchard Close, South Ockendon, RM15 6HS

Orchard Close 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 Close (RM15 6HS) 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 Close (RM15 6HS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Mayflower Close, where police recorded 22 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Celandine Close (14 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.