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

Harper Close area has the 7th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in South Chafford , and the 170th highest crime rate of 505 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 85.3 per 1,000 residents and was 21.0% higher 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Possession of weapons ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 47.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 7.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -11.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Harper Close (RM16 6DA), the main crime hotspot is near South View Road. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.