Crime Rates at Francisco Close, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6YE

Francisco Close area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 21 local areas in South Chafford , and the 27th highest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .

This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Francisco Close (RM16 6YE) in the last 12 months was 256.6 per 1,000 residents and was 263.9% higher 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 23 offences recorded. The least common crime was Theft from the person with 2 cases , down -33.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 250.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Shoplifting ( -57.1% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 33 (≈ 96.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 22.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 188.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Francisco Close (RM16 6YE), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Howard Road, where police recorded 80 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Francisco Close (32 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.