Crime Rates at Parnell Close, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6BQ

Parnell Close area has the lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in South Chafford , and the 5th 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 Parnell Close (RM16 6BQ) in the last 12 months was 3.5 per 1,000 residents and was 95.0% lower than the South Chafford average (70.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 1.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -83.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Parnell Close (RM16 6BQ), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.