Total Crime Rate
42.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Blackshots Lane area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Little Thurrock Blackshots , and the 171st lowest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Blackshots Lane (RM16 2LL) in the last 12 months was 42.1 per 1,000 residents and was 35.7% lower than the Little Thurrock Blackshots average (65.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -24.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Blackshots Lane (RM16 2LL), the main crime hotspot is near Oakway. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Ashley Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Elmway | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Leasway | — |
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