Total Crime Rate
53.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Askew Farm Lane area has the 24th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Grays Riverside , and the 244th lowest 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 Askew Farm Lane (RM17 5XR) in the last 12 months was 53.4 per 1,000 residents and was 70.6% lower than the Grays Riverside average (182.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 15.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Askew Farm Lane (RM17 5XR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Devonshire Road, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Meesons Lane (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Grays Riverside| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Askews Farm Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Moss Bank | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Meesons Lane | Under investigation |
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