Total Crime Rate
17.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hemley Road area has the lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Orsett , and the 48th 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 Hemley Road (RM16 3DG) in the last 12 months was 17.9 per 1,000 residents and was 81.3% lower than the Orsett average (95.6 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 Vehicle crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -41.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hemley Road (RM16 3DG), the main crime hotspot is near Annabell Avenue. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Welling Road | — |
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