Total Crime Rate
68.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Edmund Road area has the 6th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Chafford and North Stifford , and the 216th highest 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 Edmund Road (RM16 6HA) in the last 12 months was 68.2 per 1,000 residents and was 28.5% higher than the Chafford and North Stifford average (53.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 275.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 48.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 275.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -9.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Edmund Road (RM16 6HA), the main crime hotspot is near Hawkins Drive. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hawkins Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Edmund Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Hawkins Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Merlin Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Daniel Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Drake Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Doncella Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Doncella Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Doncella Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Edmund Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hawkins Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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