Total Crime Rate
33.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Mayflower Road area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in South Chafford , and the 123rd 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 Mayflower Road (RM16 6BE) in the last 12 months was 33.4 per 1,000 residents and was 52.6% lower than the South Chafford average (70.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 19.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 11.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Mayflower Road (RM16 6BE), the main crime hotspot is near Mayflower Road. Police recorded 16 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 | Vehicle crime | Sewell Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Plymouth Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sewell Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sewell Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sewell Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Sewell Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Mayflower Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Mary Rose Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Plymouth Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mary Rose Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Plymouth Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Triumph Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Triumph Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parnell Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Triumph Close | — |
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