Total Crime Rate
51.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Daniel Close area has the 9th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Chafford and North Stifford , and the 229th 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 Daniel Close (RM16 6PR) in the last 12 months was 51.5 per 1,000 residents and was 2.9% lower 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% 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 ( -58.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Daniel Close (RM16 6PR), the main crime hotspot is near Hawkins Drive. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hawkins Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Edmund Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Hawkins Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Doncella Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Doncella Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Doncella Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hawkins Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Merlin Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Edmund Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Drake Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Daniel Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Founes Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Cooke Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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