Crime Rates at Hayley Close, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6NF

Hayley Close area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in South Chafford , and the 132nd lowest crime rate of 501 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 Hayley Close (RM16 6NF) in the last 12 months was 34.9 per 1,000 residents and was 52.8% lower than the South Chafford average (73.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -20.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 13.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -85.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Hayley Close (RM16 6NF), the main crime hotspot is near Burghley Road. Police recorded 42 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.