Crime Rates at Harper Close, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6DA

Harper Close area has the 6th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in South Chafford , and the 160th highest crime rate of 501 local areas in Thurrock .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Harper Close (RM16 6DA) in the last 12 months was 92.2 per 1,000 residents and was 24.8% higher than the South Chafford average (73.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 58.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 13.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Harper Close (RM16 6DA), the main crime hotspot is near South View Road. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.