Total Crime Rate
55.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Duffield Close area has the 8th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Chafford and North Stifford , and the 252nd 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 Duffield Close (RM16 6PA) in the last 12 months was 55.8 per 1,000 residents and was 5.2% 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 8 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 38.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 125.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Duffield Close (RM16 6PA), the main crime hotspot is near Sachfield Drive. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Chance Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Catharine Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Drake Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Drake Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Devereux Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Duffield Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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