Crime Rates at Saffron Road, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6NA

Saffron Road area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in South Chafford , and the 15th 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 Saffron Road (RM16 6NA) in the last 12 months was 10.4 per 1,000 residents and was 85.3% lower 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 7.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Saffron Road (RM16 6NA), the main crime hotspot is near Francisco Close. Police recorded 74 crimes here, including 32 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.