Total Crime Rate
29.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hatfield Road area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in South Chafford , and the 104th 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 Hatfield Road (RM16 6LR) in the last 12 months was 29.5 per 1,000 residents and was 58.2% lower than the South Chafford average (70.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Drugs with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -12.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hatfield Road (RM16 6LR), 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 | Other crime | Lancaster Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Lancaster Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | John William Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mary Rose Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Mary Rose Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Mayflower Road | — |
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