Crime Rates at Daniel Close, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6PR

Daniel Close area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Chafford and North Stifford , and the 203rd 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 Daniel Close (RM16 6PR) in the last 12 months was 48.5 per 1,000 residents and was 25.3% lower than the Chafford and North Stifford average (64.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 22.2% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 33.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 22.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Daniel Close (RM16 6PR), the main crime hotspot is near Dove Close. Police recorded 44 crimes here, including 36 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.