Total Crime Rate
45.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Waldon area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in East Tilbury , and the 194th 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 Waldon (RM18 8SQ) in the last 12 months was 45.5 per 1,000 residents and was 34.6% lower than the East Tilbury average (69.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Waldon (RM18 8SQ), the main crime hotspot is near Thomas Bata Avenue. Police recorded 32 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Colne | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Clyde | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Coronation Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Waldon | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Hayle | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Queen Elizabeth Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Clyde | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bure | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Colne | Under investigation |
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